#BD7B6B Hex Color
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Reach for #bd7b6b when a design calls for red that stays calm. This dusty, muted red has clay and terracotta undertones, warm but toned down by its low saturation. It works well as a supporting tone behind cream or deep navy, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.2:1 contrast. Keep it out of large fields, where it can read muddy, and use it for accents, packaging, or soft branding instead.
Questions about #bd7b6b
What is #bd7b6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd7b6b is rgb(189, 123, 107), in HSL hsl(12, 38%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 43%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd7b6b?
#bd7b6b pairs well with cream, deep navy, and olive, which bring out its warm clay undertones. Avoid bright whites nearby, since they can wash out its muted character.
Is #bd7b6b a warm or cool color?
#bd7b6b reads warm. Its reddish base and low saturation give it a dusty, earthy feel, closer to terracotta than to a true red.
Is #bd7b6b readable on white or black?
#bd7b6b has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.