#BD6B68 Hex Color

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This dusty brick red feels grounded and mellow, stripping away the aggression often found in brighter reds. Because of its muted saturation, #bd6b68 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and dark teals. Since it maintains high contrast with black text, it is safe to use for smaller UI elements and body copy.

Questions about #bd6b68

What is #bd6b68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd6b68 is rgb(189, 107, 104), in HSL hsl(2, 39%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 45%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #bd6b68?
#bd6b68 works beautifully with deep neutrals like charcoal or dark teal to create a sophisticated balance. Its muted nature prevents it from overpowering these darker tones, allowing the color to act as a structured, earthy accent in your design.
Is #bd6b68 readable on white or black?
#bd6b68 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.