#B24B30 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #b24b30 is a mellow reddish tone with earthy brown undertones. Its medium-dark value brings energy and urgency without the sharpness of vivid scarlet. Use it as an accent with navy or cream in sports branding, food packaging, and sales graphics. White text reads clearly at about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b24b30.
Questions about #b24b30
What is #b24b30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b24b30 is rgb(178, 75, 48), in HSL hsl(12, 58%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 73%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b24b30?
Is #b24b30 warm or cool?
#b24b30 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown undertones rather than pulled toward blue or violet, while its medium-dark value gives that warmth a grounded, mature feel and its saturation keeps the shade energetic.
Is #b24b30 readable on white or black?
#b24b30 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.