#B13A36 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red, #b13a36 carries earthy terracotta undertones and a grounded, rustic character. Its moderate depth delivers bold energy without the sharpness of bright scarlet. Use this hex color as a supporting accent for calls to action, food branding, autumn palettes, or traditional layouts. The hex code #b13a36 supports white text at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b13a36
What is #b13a36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b13a36 is rgb(177, 58, 54), in HSL hsl(2, 53%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 69%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b13a36?
Does #b13a36 read as a warm or cool red?
#b13a36 reads as a warm red because its strong red base is softened by earthy, terracotta-like undertones instead of cool blue or violet, giving it grounded energy rather than a sharp scarlet effect.
Is #b13a36 readable on white or black?
#b13a36 has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.