#B13A2F Hex Color
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Brick red is a warm, earthy tone with a grounded weight. As a saturated shade, this color works best as an accent or a bold call-to-action button rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft creams to maintain readability, as the hex code #b13a2f offers excellent contrast against white text. It provides enough intensity to command attention without feeling artificial or loud.
Questions about #b13a2f
What is #b13a2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b13a2f is rgb(177, 58, 47), in HSL hsl(5, 58%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 73%, 31%.
What colors pair well with the brick red of #b13a2f?
Is #b13a2f suitable for text on a white background?
The hex color #b13a2f generally provides sufficient contrast against pure white for display text, though it may struggle with very fine typography or strict accessibility requirements. Always verify your specific font size and weight against WCAG guidelines when using this shade for UI text.
Is #b13a2f readable on white or black?
#b13a2f has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.