#b53537 color: Red Contrast
#b53537 is rgb(181, 53, 55) in RGB and oklch(52.181% 0.16454 24.122) 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 29%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b53537
#b53537 is a bright red color. In OKLCH it has 52.2% lightness, 0.165 chroma and a hue of 24°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.95:1 contrast and black text 3.53:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Red Contrast (#b33234). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is red-700.
Lighter: #b53537 mixed with white
Darker: #b53537 mixed with black
Calmer: #b53537 with less saturation
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Questions about #b53537
What color is #b53537?
#b53537 is bright red. The closest named color is Red Contrast. In RGB it is rgb(181, 53, 55), in HSL hsl(359.06, 54.7%, 45.88%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.181% 0.16454 24.122).
What colors go well with #b53537?
The complementary color of #b53537 is #007a86. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ac3570 and #a94900. The triadic partners are #0a801d and #3762c7.
Is white or black text more readable on #b53537?
White text reads better on #b53537: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.95:1 and black gives 3.53:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b53537 a warm or cool color?
#b53537 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 24 degrees, its lightness 52.2% and its chroma 0.165.