#BB5331 Hex Color
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This mellow, earthy red sits between a rustic clay and a bright tomato tone. Because it is fairly saturated, #bb5331 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool teals or muted blues to balance its inherent warmth. The hex code #bb5331 offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible even at smaller, body-copy sizes.
Questions about #bb5331
What is #bb5331 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb5331 is rgb(187, 83, 49), in HSL hsl(15, 58%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 74%, 27%.
Which colors complement #bb5331 best?
Is #bb5331 a good choice for text?
The hex color #bb5331 offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible even at smaller, body-copy sizes. While it works beautifully for headers or accents, ensure you test the specific font weight for optimal readability against white backgrounds.
Is #bb5331 readable on white or black?
#bb5331 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.