#B33D26 Hex Color
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This bold, earthy brick red carries a warm, grounded energy. Because it is highly saturated, #b33d26 works best as a striking accent rather than a full-page background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool grays or off-whites to balance its intensity. With a 5.8:1 contrast ratio, white text remains highly legible against this hue. Use this hex code for call-to-action buttons or high-impact design highlights.
Questions about #b33d26
What is #b33d26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b33d26 is rgb(179, 61, 38), in HSL hsl(10, 65%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 79%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b33d26 in a layout?
#b33d26 has a strong, warm presence that balances perfectly when placed against cool neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites. Because it is highly saturated, using it with muted tones prevents the design from becoming visually overwhelming.
Is #b33d26 readable on white or black?
#b33d26 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.