#B53A38 Hex Color

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#b53a38 is a saturated, medium-dark red with earthy terracotta undertones and a brick-like warmth. Its bold intensity brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background, and pair it with white text for readable body copy at about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #b53a38.

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What is #b53a38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b53a38 is rgb(181, 58, 56), in HSL hsl(1, 53%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 69%, 29%.

What colors pair well with #b53a38?

Pair #b53a38 with charcoal or a muted sage to soften its heat without losing contrast. Charcoal supports a grounded editorial palette, while sage introduces a restrained natural counterpoint; reserve the red for accents, buttons, or headings instead of using it across every surface.

Is #b53a38 readable on white or black?

#b53a38 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.

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