#B03535 Hex Color
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Reach for brick red when a call to action needs heat without shouting. #b03535 is a saturated, warm red with terracotta undertones, bold enough for buttons and accents but too heavy for full backgrounds. It reads grounded rather than alarmist, and white text passes AA on it at 6.2:1 contrast. Pair it with sage or cream to soften the intensity.
Questions about #b03535
What is #b03535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b03535 is rgb(176, 53, 53), in HSL hsl(0, 54%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 70%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b03535?
Is #b03535 readable on white or black?
#b03535 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.