#B73021 Hex Color
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With its strong saturation and medium-dark value, #b73021 is a warm, reddish red with earthy undertones. It brings urgency and energy to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. Use the hex code #b73021 as a 10% accent beside charcoal or cream; white text remains readable at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b73021
What is #b73021 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b73021 is rgb(183, 48, 33), in HSL hsl(6, 69%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 82%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b73021?
The #b73021 hex color pairs well with cream, charcoal, warm beige, and sage, which soften its saturated red without competing for attention; use cream for warmer contrast and charcoal for a grounded, modern frame.
Does #b73021 read as a warm or cool color?
The #b73021 hex color reads as a warm red because its hue leans toward orange rather than blue, while its earthy undertone and medium-dark value keep it grounded, assertive, and energetic instead of bright or playful.
Is #b73021 readable on white or black?
#b73021 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.