#B63107 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Because of its raw energy, #b63107 works best as an accent color for calls to action or urgent UI notifications rather than a primary background. It pairs well with slate grays or muted teals to ground the heat. The hex code is #b63107, and it provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
Questions about #b63107
What is #b63107 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b63107 is rgb(182, 49, 7), in HSL hsl(14, 93%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 96%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #b63107 in UI design?
Use #b63107 sparingly as an accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or critical system alerts. Because of its high intensity, applying it to large background areas often causes eye fatigue and overwhelms the user interface.
Which colors pair best with #b63107?
Balance the warmth of #b63107 by pairing it with slate grays, charcoal, or muted teals to ground the heat. Complementary color schemes using cool blues provide a natural visual contrast that makes the red pop without clashing.
Is #b63107 readable on white or black?
#b63107 has a 6.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.