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#B84840 color code is #B84840. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b84840.

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#B84840 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B84840 is 0.1520. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.20:1 against white and 4.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B84840 on white5.20:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B84840 on black4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B848405.20:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B848404.04:1AA Large

#B84840 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B84840?+
The hex code for #B84840 is #B84840. In RGB it's rgb(184, 72, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(4, 48%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #B84840?+
#B84840 in RGB is (184, 72, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 72, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #B84840?+
#B84840 converts to CMYK(0%, 61%, 65%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B84840.
Is #b84840 a warm or cool color?+
#B84840 (#B84840) is a warm red — its hue sits at 4° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b84840 belong to?+
#B84840 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 4°, 48%, 49% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b84840 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B84840 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.2:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b84840?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B84840 (#B84840) is 701 C Pantone 701 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B84840 in design

Practical guidance for using #b84840 (#B84840) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B84840 (#B84840) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b84840 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B84840 (#B84840) 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

#B84840 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 — #b84840 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

#B84840 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.