#B23D07 Hex Color
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A bold, fiery blend of red and orange, #b23d07 commands attention with high intensity. This saturated tone works best as an accent color for calls to action or seasonal highlights rather than a full background, where it may feel overwhelming. It pairs effectively with cool, desaturated blues to create high-contrast balance. The hex code for this powerful, energetic shade is #b23d07.
Questions about #b23d07
What is #b23d07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b23d07 is rgb(178, 61, 7), in HSL hsl(19, 92%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 96%, 30%.
How should I use #b23d07 in a professional layout?
#b23d07 is best reserved for high-impact accents like call-to-action buttons or navigational alerts where you need to draw the eye immediately. Avoid using this intense shade for large background areas or body text as its high saturation can quickly cause visual fatigue.
What colors pair well with the #b23d07 shade?
This fiery red-orange creates a balanced, high-contrast look when paired with cool, desaturated tones like slate blue or deep charcoal. The cool temperature of those neutrals helps stabilize the intensity of #b23d07 without fighting for visual dominance.
Is #b23d07 readable on white or black?
#b23d07 has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.