#B63450 Hex Color

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#b63450 is a saturated brick red with a warm crimson cast and medium-dark value. Its strong color brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, pairing it with navy or muted cream. The hex code #b63450 provides about 5.8:1 contrast with white.

Questions about #b63450

What is #b63450 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b63450 is rgb(182, 52, 80), in HSL hsl(347, 56%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 56%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b63450?
For balanced palettes, pair #b63450 with navy for grounded contrast or muted cream for warmth; soft pinks and related brick tones can create a gentler monochromatic scheme without competing with its saturated crimson character.
Does #b63450 look warm or cool?
#b63450 reads as a warm, assertive red because its deep crimson base has a brick-like cast rather than a blue-leaning cherry tone. It suggests energy, urgency, confidence, and autumn warmth, making it effective for focused accents and calls to action.
Is #b63450 readable on white or black?
#b63450 has a 5.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.