#B53B39 Hex Color
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Somewhere between ripe tomato and weathered brick, #b53b39 is a strong brick red with warm, earthy undertones. Its saturation is bold, but the mid-level lightness keeps it mellow, so it reads rustic instead of neon. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color, and looks richer against navy than against plain white. White text on this hex code hits about 5.8:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #b53b39
What is #b53b39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b53b39 is rgb(181, 59, 57), in HSL hsl(1, 52%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 69%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b53b39?
Brick red pairs well with navy for strong contrast, or with sage and olive for a softer, rustic feel. Cream and warm neutrals also calm its intensity without washing it out.
Is #b53b39 readable on white or black?
#b53b39 has a 5.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.64:1 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.