Muted Cinnabar is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #B26B4D, which equals rgb(178, 107, 77) in RGB and hsl(18, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M40 Y57 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B26B4D - RGB
178, 107, 77 - HSL
18°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
0, 40, 57, 30 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Muted Cinnabar
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.10:1. Its complementary color is #4D94B3.
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Muted Cinnabar color codes
| HEX | #B26B4D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 107, 77) |
| HSL | hsl(18, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 18°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 0%, 40%, 57%, 30% |
| Decimal | 11692877 |
Shades and tints of Muted Cinnabar
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2E6E1 - 100
#E5CEC4 - 200
#D9B5A6 - 300
#CC9C88 - 400
#BF846B - 500
#B26B4D - 600
#945940 - 700
#774733 - 800
#593627 - 900
#3B241A - 950
#1E120D
Color harmonies for Muted Cinnabar
- Complementary
#4D94B3≈ Muted Capri - Analogous −30°
#B34D61≈ Muted Crimson - Analogous +30°
#B39E4D≈ Muted Marigold - Triadic +120°
#4DB36B≈ Muted Jade - Triadic +240°
#6B4DB3≈ Muted Iris - Split 150°
#4DB39E≈ Muted Turquoise - Split 210°
#4D61B3≈ Muted Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Cinnabar
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Cinnabar | Aa | 4.12:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Muted Cinnabar | Aa | 5.10:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Muted Cinnabar
background-color: #B26B4D;color: #B26B4D;background-color: rgb(178, 107, 77);background-color: hsl(18, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-cinnabar: #B26B4D; }class="bg-[#B26B4D]"Colors similar to Muted Cinnabar
- Muted Vermilion
#B2614D - Muted Persimmon
#B2754D - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Muted Orange
#B2804D - Copper
#B87333 - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Medium Dark Muted Orange
#966B40 - Medium Dark Muted Persimmon
#966340 - Medium Dark Muted Tangerine
#967440 - Medium Dark Soft Orange
#AB6B2B - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66
More orange shades
- Soft Cinnabar
#CC6133 - Medium Light Soft Cinnabar
#D47A54 - Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374 - Pale Soft Cinnabar
#E4AD95 - Very Pale Soft Cinnabar
#EDC6B6 - Palest Soft Cinnabar
#F5DFD6 - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356 - Dusty Cinnabar
#997566 - Pure Persimmon
#FF6600 - Medium Light Persimmon
#FF7E29 - Light Persimmon
#FF9752
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Cinnabar?
The HEX code for Muted Cinnabar is #B26B4D.
What is the RGB value of Muted Cinnabar?
Muted Cinnabar has an RGB value of 178, 107, 77 (rgb(178, 107, 77)). In HSL it is 18°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Cinnabar?
Use black text on Muted Cinnabar. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.12:1 and black text has 5.10:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Cinnabar?
The complementary color of Muted Cinnabar is #4D94B3. Analogous colors #B34D61 and #B39E4D also pair well.