#B2451A Hex Color
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The hex code #b2451a is a saturated, medium-dark red-orange with earthy brown undertones. Its warm intensity brings energy and urgency to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and calls to action. Use it as a 10% accent beside cream, navy, or muted sage rather than a full background. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b2451a
What is #b2451a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2451a is rgb(178, 69, 26), in HSL hsl(17, 75%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 85%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2451a?
Is #b2451a readable on white or black?
#b2451a has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.