#B33700 Hex Color
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A saturated, darkened red with warm orange-brown undertones, #b33700 feels forceful and energetic without the glare of bright scarlet. Use this hex code for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, or small accents against cream and navy. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible buttons and short body copy.
Questions about #b33700
What is #b33700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b33700 is rgb(179, 55, 0), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b33700?
The #b33700 hex color pairs well with cream, navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones because these cooler or lighter partners balance its warm orange-brown base without competing with its saturated red.
Does #b33700 read as a warm or cool color?
The #b33700 hex color reads as a warm red because its saturated base shifts toward orange and carries brown undertones, giving it an energetic, grounded presence beside pale neutrals or deep blue.
Is #b33700 readable on white or black?
#b33700 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.