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#B45241 color code is #B45241. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b45241.

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#B45241 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B45241 is 0.1612. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.97:1 against white and 4.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B45241 on white4.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B45241 on black4.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B452414.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B452414.22:1AA Large

#B45241 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B45241?+
The hex code for #B45241 is #B45241. In RGB it's rgb(180, 82, 65), and in HSL it's hsl(9, 47%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #B45241?+
#B45241 in RGB is (180, 82, 65). Written in CSS: rgb(180, 82, 65).
What is the CMYK value of #B45241?+
#B45241 converts to CMYK(0%, 54%, 64%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B45241.
Is #b45241 a warm or cool color?+
#B45241 (#B45241) is a warm red — its hue sits at 9° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b45241 belong to?+
#B45241 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 9°, 47%, 48% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b45241 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B45241 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.97:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b45241?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B45241 (#B45241) is 701 C Pantone 701 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B45241 in design

Practical guidance for using #b45241 (#B45241) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B45241 (#B45241) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b45241 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B45241 (#B45241) 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

#B45241 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 — #b45241 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

#B45241 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.