#B03B46 Hex Color
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#b03b46 is a saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones and a slightly muted finish. Its medium-dark value brings energy and urgency without the glare of pure scarlet. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, food branding, autumn palettes, or rustic layouts. White text has about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b03b46.
Questions about #b03b46
What is #b03b46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b03b46 is rgb(176, 59, 70), in HSL hsl(354, 50%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 60%, 31%.
Does #b03b46 read as a warm or cool color?
#b03b46 reads as a warm brick red because its red base is softened by terracotta undertones, giving it an earthy, slightly muted character rather than the sharper look of a cool crimson.
Which colors pair well with #b03b46?
Is #b03b46 readable on white or black?
#b03b46 has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.