#B34747 Hex Color
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This brick red is a warm, earthy shade that feels grounded yet energetic. With enough saturation to draw the eye, #b34747 functions best as a bold accent rather than a full page background. It offers excellent contrast for white text, which remains highly legible. Designers often pair this hex code with soft, neutral greys to balance its intensity in rustic branding or print projects.
Questions about #b34747
What is #b34747 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34747 is rgb(179, 71, 71), in HSL hsl(0, 43%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b34747?
This brick red balances beautifully with cool, neutral greys or off-white tones to ground its intensity. Using charcoal or soft slate tones allows the vibrancy of #b34747 to stand out as an accent without overwhelming your overall layout.
Is #b34747 suitable for text?
While #b34747 offers enough contrast against clean white backgrounds for large headings, it may struggle with readability in smaller body text. Always verify your contrast ratio if you intend to use this shade for any essential information on a webpage.
Is #b34747 readable on white or black?
#b34747 has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.