#BD6361 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brick red feels grounded and mellow rather than aggressive. Its unsaturated quality makes it an excellent choice for a supporting element or accent color in rustic designs. Since black text provides clear contrast on #bd6361, it works well for UI buttons or labels. Use this hex code sparingly as an accent to add warmth to cooler, neutral palettes.
Questions about #bd6361
What is #bd6361 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd6361 is rgb(189, 99, 97), in HSL hsl(1, 41%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 49%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd6361 in a palette?
Is #bd6361 considered a warm or cool color?
#bd6361 is distinctly warm, though its muted quality prevents it from feeling overly aggressive or vibrant. It provides the cozy, earthy feeling of traditional clay or brick while remaining soft enough to function as a supporting background element.
Is #bd6361 readable on white or black?
#bd6361 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.