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#B15D6E color code is #B15D6E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b15d6e.

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#B15D6E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B15D6E is 0.1830. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.51:1 against white and 4.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B15D6E on white4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B15D6E on black4.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B15D6E4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B15D6E4.66:1AA

#B15D6E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B15D6E?+
The hex code for #B15D6E is #B15D6E. In RGB it's rgb(177, 93, 110), and in HSL it's hsl(348, 35%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #B15D6E?+
#B15D6E in RGB is (177, 93, 110). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 93, 110).
What is the CMYK value of #B15D6E?+
#B15D6E converts to CMYK(0%, 47%, 38%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B15D6E.
Is #b15d6e a warm or cool color?+
#B15D6E (#B15D6E) is a warm red — its hue sits at 348° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b15d6e belong to?+
#B15D6E belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 348°, 35%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b15d6e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B15D6E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.51:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b15d6e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B15D6E (#B15D6E) is 687 C Pantone 687 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B15D6E in design

Practical guidance for using #b15d6e (#B15D6E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B15D6E is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.7:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B15D6E (#B15D6E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B15D6E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b15d6e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B15D6E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.