#CB4E2D Hex Color
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#cb4e2d is a saturated, warm reddish red with strong orange undertones and a bright, grounded presence. Its high chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents. Avoid using it as a full background; reserve it for accents and key interface moments. The hex code is #cb4e2d, and black text has about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #cb4e2d
What is #cb4e2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb4e2d is rgb(203, 78, 45), in HSL hsl(13, 64%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 78%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb4e2d in a design?
#cb4e2d pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, cream for softer warmth, and muted teal for a sharper complementary balance, while a deep navy can steady its orange undertones in branding and editorial layouts. Keep the red as an accent or supporting tone when other strong colors share the palette.
Is #cb4e2d readable on white or black?
#cb4e2d has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.