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#B84C2E color code is #B84C2E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b84c2e.

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#B84C2E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B84C2E is 0.1556. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.11:1 against white and 4.11:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B84C2E on white5.11:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B84C2E on black4.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B84C2E5.11:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B84C2E4.11:1AA Large

#B84C2E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B84C2E?+
The hex code for #B84C2E is #B84C2E. In RGB it's rgb(184, 76, 46), and in HSL it's hsl(13, 60%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #B84C2E?+
#B84C2E in RGB is (184, 76, 46). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 76, 46).
What is the CMYK value of #B84C2E?+
#B84C2E converts to CMYK(0%, 59%, 75%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B84C2E.
Is #b84c2e a warm or cool color?+
#B84C2E (#B84C2E) is a warm red — its hue sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b84c2e belong to?+
#B84C2E belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 13°, 60%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b84c2e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B84C2E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.11:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b84c2e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B84C2E (#B84C2E) is 4666 C Terracotta Tile, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B84C2E in design

Practical guidance for using #b84c2e (#B84C2E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B84C2E (#B84C2E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b84c2e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B84C2E (#B84C2E) 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

#B84C2E 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 — #b84c2e 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

#B84C2E 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.