#B32600 Hex Color
A bold, fiery red with brick undertones
This saturated, fiery red commands immediate attention with its intense, brick-like undertones. Because it carries such visual weight, #b32600 works best as a 10% accent or call-to-action button rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep teals. The hex code is #b32600, which offers enough contrast against white text to meet accessibility standards for body copy.
Questions about #b32600
What is #b32600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b32600 is rgb(179, 38, 0), in HSL hsl(13, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b32600?
#b32600 creates a sophisticated balance when paired with neutral charcoal or deep, muted teals. Because the red is so visually heavy, these darker, cooler tones help ground the intensity and prevent the layout from feeling overwhelming to the viewer.
Is #b32600 readable on white or black?
#b32600 has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.