#B32E2E Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #b32e2e is a brick red with strong saturation and a terracotta undertone that keeps it grounded instead of loud. It earns its keep as an accent: buttons, calls to action, autumn and rustic palettes. White text hits about 6.3:1 contrast on this hex code, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #b32e2e
What is #b32e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b32e2e is rgb(179, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(0, 59%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 74%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b32e2e?
Is #b32e2e readable on white or black?
#b32e2e has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.