#B33200 Hex Color
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#b33200 is a dark, highly saturated reddish orange with warm, earthy undertones and strong visual force. Its fiery character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and caution accents, especially against cream or charcoal. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a full background; white text remains readable at about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #b33200.
Questions about #b33200
What is #b33200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b33200 is rgb(179, 50, 0), in HSL hsl(17, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b33200?
#b33200 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals, which soften its saturated reddish-orange intensity while preserving its warmth and visual impact. Use cream for approachable layouts and charcoal for a sharper, more grounded look.
Is #b33200 a warm or cool color?
#b33200 reads as a warm color because its strong red and orange balance creates a fiery, earthy impression rather than the receding feel associated with blue-leaning hues, making it energetic and grounded in small areas.
Is #b33200 readable on white or black?
#b33200 has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.