#B1353A Hex Color
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#b1353a is a warm, saturated red with earthy brown undertones and a grounded, brick-like character. Its medium-dark value adds energy to calls to action, sports branding, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent with cream or charcoal. White text meets WCAG AA for body text at about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #b1353a.
Questions about #b1353a
What is #b1353a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1353a is rgb(177, 53, 58), in HSL hsl(358, 54%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 67%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1353a?
#b1353a pairs well with cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals that soften its saturated brick-red character without competing with it. Use cream for a welcoming contrast, charcoal for a sharper interface, and muted autumn tones for a cohesive palette.
Is #b1353a warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#b1353a reads as a warm red because its earthy brown undertones pull it away from blue-based reds. Its medium-dark, saturated appearance feels energetic yet grounded, making it effective for confident accents, calls to action, and autumn-inspired visual systems.
Is #b1353a readable on white or black?
#b1353a has a 6.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.