#B5303D Hex Color
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Not a bright cherry red, brick red leans earthier and more grounded. #b5303d is a strong, saturated red with terracotta warmth, bold enough for calls to action and sale banners but steady enough for rustic palettes. It works best as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background, where it can feel heavy. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b5303d
What is #b5303d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5303d is rgb(181, 48, 61), in HSL hsl(354, 58%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 66%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5303d?
Is #b5303d readable on white or black?
#b5303d has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.