#B23625 Hex Color
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#b23625 is a saturated, warm red with earthy brown undertones, giving it a rich terracotta character. Its strong energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn-inspired palettes. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or deep navy. White text remains readable, with about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #b23625.
Questions about #b23625
What is #b23625 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b23625 is rgb(178, 54, 37), in HSL hsl(7, 66%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 79%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b23625?
#b23625 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and deep navy because these colors soften its saturated terracotta warmth while preserving contrast; use cream for a lighter feel, charcoal for a grounded interface, and navy for a richer, more formal palette.
Is #b23625 warm or cool?
#b23625 reads as a warm red because its strong red base is shifted toward earthy brown, creating a terracotta character rather than a blue-based crimson or cool berry tone in most color palettes. That warmth brings energy and a grounded, autumnal mood to graphics.
Is #b23625 readable on white or black?
#b23625 has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.