#B3173A Hex Color
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#b3173a is a saturated, dark red with a warm reddish undertone and a lush, forceful presence. Its strong chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and romantic accents. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone beside charcoal or cream; white text remains readable, with about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #b3173a.
Questions about #b3173a
What is #b3173a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3173a is rgb(179, 23, 58), in HSL hsl(347, 77%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 68%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3173a?
#b3173a pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage, which soften its heat without flattening its strength. Use cream for warmth, charcoal for a serious interface, or sage for contrast.
Is #b3173a readable on white or black?
#b3173a has a 6.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.