#B53556 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, brick red #b53556 sits mid-dark with a warm terracotta undertone. It reads bold without shouting, which makes it a better accent for buttons and sales graphics than a full background. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for balance. White text holds up well here, passing AA contrast at roughly 5.8:1.
Questions about #b53556
What is #b53556 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b53556 is rgb(181, 53, 86), in HSL hsl(345, 55%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 52%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b53556?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out its warmth while keeping it grounded. For softer palettes, try muted sage or cream, which let #b53556 stay the boldest element in the room.
Is #b53556 readable on white or black?
#b53556 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.