#B24132 Hex Color
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Brick red with real heat. #b24132 is a saturated, terracotta-leaning red that reads warm and grounded rather than alarm-bright. It earns its keep as an accent or the bold 10% in a 60/30/10 palette, where cream or deep teal brings out its rustic side. White text passes AA on it at about 5.7:1, so buttons and labels stay readable. Full-bleed backgrounds can feel heavy, so use it with intent.
Questions about #b24132
What is #b24132 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b24132 is rgb(178, 65, 50), in HSL hsl(7, 56%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 72%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b24132?
Cream, warm sand, and deep teal all flatter #b24132. Teal is the standout pick because its coolness pulls out the terracotta warmth, while muted olive keeps a rustic feel. Skip plain white backgrounds, which wash it out.
Is #b24132 readable on white or black?
#b24132 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.