#B52310 Hex Color
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A red close to firebrick, warm and saturated with a mellow, earthy base. The hex code #b52310 is strong enough to grab attention, which makes it a solid accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. It flatters cream and deep navy. White text on #b52310 reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, clearing AA for body text.
Questions about #b52310
What is #b52310 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b52310 is rgb(181, 35, 16), in HSL hsl(7, 84%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 91%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b52310?
Cream and deep navy are the strongest partners for #b52310, with navy making the red read richer than black does, while cream softens its heat without washing it out. Keep the red near ten percent of the layout so it stays an accent.
Is #b52310 readable on white or black?
#b52310 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.