#BB3A57 Hex Color
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#bb3a57 is a saturated, warm red with berry and terracotta undertones. Its medium-dark value brings energy and confidence without the harshness of pure scarlet. Use this hex code as an accent, call-to-action color, or bold heading against cream, navy, or warm gray. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #bb3a57
What is #bb3a57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb3a57 is rgb(187, 58, 87), in HSL hsl(347, 53%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 53%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb3a57?
The strongest pairings for #bb3a57 are cream, navy, warm gray, and muted green, because these softened hues balance its saturated berry-red warmth without competing for attention in most interfaces. Use cream for a softer look, navy for stronger contrast, or muted green for an earthier palette.
Is #bb3a57 a warm or cool color?
#bb3a57 reads as a warm red because its berry base leans toward pink and terracotta rather than blue or violet, while retaining enough depth for a grounded, medium-dark appearance. It brings energy without the sharpness of a pure scarlet.
Is #bb3a57 readable on white or black?
#bb3a57 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.