#B33325 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A warm, saturated red with earthy orange and brown undertones, #b33325 has the grounded character of fired clay. Its strong, fairly dark value brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone, and pair it with cream or navy. White text remains readable, with about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b33325.
Questions about #b33325
What is #b33325 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b33325 is rgb(179, 51, 37), in HSL hsl(6, 66%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 79%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b33325?
#b33325 pairs well with cream for a warm, grounded contrast, while navy adds a cooler, more polished counterpoint; muted terracotta or warm neutrals can extend its earthy character without competing with its saturated red.
Does #b33325 read as a warm or cool color?
#b33325 reads as a warm red because its saturated red base leans toward orange and brown rather than blue, giving it a fired-clay feel that suits energetic, grounded, autumnal, and rustic visual themes.
Is #b33325 readable on white or black?
#b33325 has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.