#B54529 Hex Color
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This brick-toned red carries a saturated, earthy warmth that demands attention without feeling artificial. It works best as an accent color for calls to action or rustic design elements rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the intensity. The hex code for this color is #b54529, which offers enough contrast for legible white text.
Questions about #b54529
What is #b54529 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b54529 is rgb(181, 69, 41), in HSL hsl(12, 63%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 77%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b54529?
#b54529 works best when balanced against neutral, cooler tones to ground its inherent intensity. It pairs beautifully with a soft cream for a vintage look or a deep slate gray to create a sophisticated, high-contrast visual balance for modern UI elements.
Is #b54529 readable on white or black?
#b54529 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.