#b23736 color: Red Contrast
#b23736 is rgb(178, 55, 54) in RGB and oklch(51.864% 0.15955 25.029) 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 #b23736
#b23736 is a bright red color. In OKLCH it has 51.9% lightness, 0.16 chroma and a hue of 25°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 6.01:1 contrast and black text 3.49:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Red Contrast (#b33234). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is red-700.
Lighter: #b23736 mixed with white
Darker: #b23736 mixed with black
Calmer: #b23736 with less saturation
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Questions about #b23736
What color is #b23736?
#b23736 is bright red. The closest named color is Red Contrast. In RGB it is rgb(178, 55, 54), in HSL hsl(0.48, 53.45%, 45.49%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.864% 0.15955 25.029).
What colors go well with #b23736?
The complementary color of #b23736 is #007986. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #aa366d and #a74900. The triadic partners are #097f23 and #3a61c3.
Is white or black text more readable on #b23736?
White text reads better on #b23736: white gives a contrast ratio of 6.01:1 and black gives 3.49:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b23736 a warm or cool color?
#b23736 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 25 degrees, its lightness 51.9% and its chroma 0.16.