#B03817 Hex Color
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The hex code #b03817 is a warm, saturated reddish terracotta with strong brick-red depth and a grounded, rustic feel. Its bold presence suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes, while a 60/30/10 layout works best with this shade as a supporting tone or focused accent. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b03817
What is #b03817 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b03817 is rgb(176, 56, 23), in HSL hsl(13, 77%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 87%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b03817?
#b03817 pairs well with charcoal, cream, navy, and muted olive, which balance its saturated warmth without competing for attention. Use lighter neutrals for space and darker tones for grounded contrast.
Where does #b03817 work best in a design?
#b03817 works best as a supporting tone or focused accent in a 60/30/10 palette, especially for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and rustic or autumn-themed layouts. Its saturation can feel heavy across large areas.
Is #b03817 readable on white or black?
#b03817 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.