#B7453A Hex Color
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The hex code #b7453a is a warm, saturated red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its medium-dark value feels grounded yet energetic, making it effective for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and rustic palettes. Use it as a focused accent with cream or deep navy. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b7453a
What is #b7453a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7453a is rgb(183, 69, 58), in HSL hsl(5, 52%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 68%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7453a?
Is #b7453a warm or cool?
#b7453a reads as a warm red because its saturated base carries earthy, terracotta-like undertones, giving it a grounded feel rather than the crisp, blue-leaning character associated with cooler reds in use.
Is #b7453a readable on white or black?
#b7453a has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.