#B7431A Hex Color
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#b7431a is a bold red-orange with a rusted, earthy heat. Its high saturation and mid-low lightness keep it lively without glowing, which suits buttons, sale badges, and sports branding. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal; against plain white it can look thin. White text clears AA on it at about 5.5:1.
Questions about #b7431a
What is #b7431a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7431a is rgb(183, 67, 26), in HSL hsl(16, 75%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 86%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7431a?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all flatter #b7431a, with teal being the standout because it cools the heat without dulling it. Soft pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #b7431a readable on white or black?
#b7431a has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.