#b52b2d color: Madder Red
#b52b2d is rgb(181, 43, 45) in RGB and oklch(51.077% 0.17459 25.299) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Warm
- ≈ Brown
- red-700
- Black 29%
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About #b52b2d
#b52b2d is a bright red color. In OKLCH it has 51.1% lightness, 0.175 chroma and a hue of 25°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 6.27:1 contrast and black text 3.35:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Madder Red (#b7282e). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is red-700.
Lighter: #b52b2d mixed with white
Darker: #b52b2d mixed with black
Calmer: #b52b2d with less saturation
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Questions about #b52b2d
What color is #b52b2d?
#b52b2d is bright red. The closest named color is Madder Red. In RGB it is rgb(181, 43, 45), in HSL hsl(359.13, 61.61%, 43.92%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.077% 0.17459 25.299).
What colors go well with #b52b2d?
The complementary color of #b52b2d is #007783. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ad2b6b and #a34800. The triadic partners are #007e13 and #345cc9.
Is white or black text more readable on #b52b2d?
White text reads better on #b52b2d: white gives a contrast ratio of 6.27:1 and black gives 3.35:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b52b2d a warm or cool color?
#b52b2d is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 25 degrees, its lightness 51.1% and its chroma 0.175.