#B52E19 Hex Color
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Reach for this red when a sale banner or call-to-action button needs real heat. #b52e19 is a strong, saturated red with warm brick undertones. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette, since full backgrounds can feel loud fast. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 6.2:1, so labels stay readable. The hex code #b52e19 pairs well with deep navy.
Questions about #b52e19
What is #b52e19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b52e19 is rgb(181, 46, 25), in HSL hsl(8, 76%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 86%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b52e19?
#b52e19 pairs well with deep navy, cream, and charcoal, which calm its intensity without dulling it. Avoid placing it next to bright orange or pink, where it loses its punch.
Is #b52e19 readable on white or black?
#b52e19 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.