#B34143 Hex Color
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A mellow, brick-toned red with terracotta warmth. #b34143 has enough earthiness to feel grounded where brighter reds shout, though it can turn muddy across large areas. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, and pairs well with deep teal or warm cream. The hex code #b34143 also gives white text a solid 5.6:1 contrast ratio, so it clears WCAG AA behind small body text.
Questions about #b34143
What is #b34143 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34143 is rgb(179, 65, 67), in HSL hsl(359, 47%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 63%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b34143?
Deep teal, warm cream, and charcoal all flatter #b34143, since the cool and neutral tones offset its warmth. Skip bright oranges and pinks, which crowd its muted character.
Is #b34143 readable on white or black?
#b34143 has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.