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#B86850 color code is #B86850. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b86850.

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#B86850 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B86850 is 0.2067. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.09:1 against white and 5.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B86850 on white4.09:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B86850 on black5.13:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B868504.09:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B868505.13:1AA

#B86850 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B86850?+
The hex code for #B86850 is #B86850. In RGB it's rgb(184, 104, 80), and in HSL it's hsl(14, 42%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #B86850?+
#B86850 in RGB is (184, 104, 80). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 104, 80).
What is the CMYK value of #B86850?+
#B86850 converts to CMYK(0%, 43%, 57%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B86850.
Is #b86850 a warm or cool color?+
#B86850 (#B86850) is a warm red — its hue sits at 14° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b86850 belong to?+
#B86850 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 14°, 42%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b86850 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B86850 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.09:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b86850?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B86850 (#B86850) is 7611 C Copper Clay, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B86850 in design

Practical guidance for using #b86850 (#B86850) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B86850 (#B86850) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B86850 (#B86850) 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

#B86850 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 — #b86850 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

#B86850 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.