#BB3A13 Hex Color
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Somewhere between rust and paprika, #bb3a13 is a strong, saturated red with warm orange undertones. Its intensity works best as an accent or call-to-action color, not a full background. It looks richer against deep navy than against plain white, and white text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code #bb3a13 suits food branding, sports design, and sale badges.
Questions about #bb3a13
What is #bb3a13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb3a13 is rgb(187, 58, 19), in HSL hsl(14, 82%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 90%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bb3a13?
#bb3a13 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, which calm its heat, or with cream for a softer rustic feel. Avoid placing it next to bright orange, where the two blur together.
Is #bb3a13 readable on white or black?
#bb3a13 has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.