#CB3712 Hex Color

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Strong and saturated, #cb3712 is a warm red with orange undertones and enough depth to feel forceful rather than playful. It brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or cream. The hex code for this bold shade is #cb3712.

Questions about #cb3712

What is #cb3712 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb3712 is rgb(203, 55, 18), in HSL hsl(12, 84%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 91%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cb3712?
#cb3712 pairs well with charcoal for a grounded, high-contrast look, while cream softens its intensity and muted olive or navy can create a richer, more restrained palette for branding and editorial layouts.
Is #cb3712 warm or cool?
#cb3712 is a warm red with orange undertones, so it feels energetic, forceful, and attention-grabbing rather than soft or playful. Use it as a focused accent when a design needs heat, urgency, or appetite appeal.
Is #cb3712 readable on white or black?
#cb3712 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.