#BB382C Hex Color
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#bb382c is a warm, saturated red with earthy brown undertones, giving it a grounded terracotta character. Its strong contrast and assertive presence suit calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn accents. Pair it with dusty blue or warm cream, and use the hex code #bb382c as a focused accent rather than a full background. White text reads clearly on it, with about 5.7:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #bb382c
What is #bb382c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb382c is rgb(187, 56, 44), in HSL hsl(5, 62%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 76%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb382c?
#bb382c pairs well with warm cream for a softer, inviting palette and dusty blue for cooler balance, while working best as a focused accent rather than a large background in branding, packaging, and autumn-themed layouts.
Does #bb382c read as warm or cool?
#bb382c reads as a warm red because its saturated base is softened by earthy brown undertones. That terracotta character gives it a grounded, energetic mood, making it more rustic and assertive than a clean, blue-based red.
Is #bb382c readable on white or black?
#bb382c has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.