#B23735 Hex Color
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Not a bright fire-engine red, #b23735 is a brick red with terracotta warmth baked in. It reads bold but grounded, which makes it a strong accent for calls to action, sale banners, or autumn palettes. It pairs well with cream, charcoal, or deep teal. White text sits at about 6.0:1 contrast against this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #b23735
What is #b23735 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b23735 is rgb(178, 55, 53), in HSL hsl(1, 54%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 70%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b23735?
Cream, charcoal, and deep teal all flatter #b23735 without competing with its warmth. Sage green also works for a softer, rustic feel.
Is #b23735 readable on white or black?
#b23735 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.