#B54143 Hex Color
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This brick red carries an intense, earthy warmth that demands attention without feeling abrasive. It works best as an accent color or a 10% pop in a palette rather than a dominant base, where it can overwhelm a design. Try pairing #b54143 with deep charcoals or slate blues to ground its natural energy. White text remains readable against this hex code for clear, accessible calls to action.
Questions about #b54143
What is #b54143 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b54143 is rgb(181, 65, 67), in HSL hsl(359, 47%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 63%, 29%.
How can I balance the intensity of #b54143 in a design?
Is #b54143 readable on white or black?
#b54143 has a 5.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.