#B23451 Hex Color
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Brick red with a berry slant. The hex code #b23451 is saturated yet mellow, warm without shouting. Its depth gives white text about 6.0:1 contrast, enough for small body text, so it suits buttons and calls to action. Pair it with sage or cream for a rustic palette. As a full background it reads heavy, so treat it as a bold accent.
Questions about #b23451
What is #b23451 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b23451 is rgb(178, 52, 81), in HSL hsl(346, 55%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 54%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b23451?
Sage, cream, and soft navy all flatter #b23451 by cooling down its warmth. For rustic schemes, try it with tan and weathered wood tones.
Is #b23451 readable on white or black?
#b23451 has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.