#BB3529 Hex Color
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#bb3529 is a saturated, warm red with medium-dark value and a slightly earthy undertone. Its strong chroma creates urgency and energy, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, sales accents, and warning states. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full interface background. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #bb3529.
Questions about #bb3529
What is #bb3529 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb3529 is rgb(187, 53, 41), in HSL hsl(5, 64%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 78%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb3529?
#bb3529 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and deep navy because their restrained values balance its strong chroma without competing for attention. Use the red as an accent, then let one neutral carry most of the layout.
Is #bb3529 readable on white or black?
#bb3529 has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.