#BD6C60 Hex Color
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#bd6c60 is a muted, dusty brick red with a matte finish. This unsaturated terracotta shade grounds rustic designs without overwhelming the viewer. Because it offers strong contrast against black, it functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. The hex code for this warm, stable red is #bd6c60, a color that works well when paired with cool grays or deep charcoal.
Questions about #bd6c60
What is #bd6c60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd6c60 is rgb(189, 108, 96), in HSL hsl(8, 41%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 49%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bd6c60 for a balanced design?
#bd6c60 excels when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, cool grays. Because of its dusty, unsaturated quality, it also creates a sophisticated, earthy tension against sage greens or muted blues, grounding the entire palette.
Does #bd6c60 work well as a primary background color?
#bd6c60 is generally too intense and dominant to function as a full-page background color. It is much more effective as an accent or secondary tone, where its matte, terracotta character can highlight text or specific UI elements without overwhelming the user.
Is #bd6c60 readable on white or black?
#bd6c60 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.