#B13753 Hex Color
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A strong, saturated brick red with terracotta warmth, #b13753 sits mid-dark and reads grounded rather than loud. It earns its keep as an accent or the 30% slot in a palette; full backgrounds can feel heavy. White text passes AA on it at roughly 5.9:1, which makes it a solid pick for buttons and calls to action. Pair it with deep teal for a combo with real tension.
Questions about #b13753
What is #b13753 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b13753 is rgb(177, 55, 83), in HSL hsl(346, 53%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 53%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b13753?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all flatter #b13753. Teal gives it strong complementary tension, while cream softens its rustic warmth for a more traditional palette.
Is #b13753 readable on white or black?
#b13753 has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.