#b23636 color: Red Contrast
#b23636 is rgb(178, 54, 54) in RGB and oklch(51.755% 0.16053 24.713) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Red
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- Warm
- ≈ Brown
- red-700
- Black 30%
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About #b23636
#b23636 is a bright red color. In OKLCH it has 51.8% lightness, 0.161 chroma and a hue of 25°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 6.05:1 contrast and black text 3.47:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Red Contrast (#b33234). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is red-700.
Lighter: #b23636 mixed with white
Darker: #b23636 mixed with black
Calmer: #b23636 with less saturation
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Questions about #b23636
What color is #b23636?
#b23636 is bright red. The closest named color is Red Contrast. In RGB it is rgb(178, 54, 54), in HSL hsl(0, 53.45%, 45.49%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.755% 0.16053 24.713).
What colors go well with #b23636?
The complementary color of #b23636 is #007985. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #aa356d and #a74900. The triadic partners are #097e20 and #3961c3.
Is white or black text more readable on #b23636?
White text reads better on #b23636: white gives a contrast ratio of 6.05:1 and black gives 3.47:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b23636 a warm or cool color?
#b23636 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 25 degrees, its lightness 51.8% and its chroma 0.161.