#b53c2d color: Scarlet Red
#b53c2d is rgb(181, 60, 45) in RGB and oklch(52.817% 0.15937 30.22) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Warm
- ≈ Rust
- orange-700
- Black 29%
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About #b53c2d
#b53c2d is a bright red color. In OKLCH it has 52.8% lightness, 0.159 chroma and a hue of 30°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.76:1 contrast and black text 3.65:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Scarlet Red (#b63e36). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-700.
Lighter: #b53c2d mixed with white
Darker: #b53c2d mixed with black
Calmer: #b53c2d with less saturation
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Questions about #b53c2d
What color is #b53c2d?
#b53c2d is bright red. The closest named color is Scarlet Red. In RGB it is rgb(181, 60, 45), in HSL hsl(6.62, 60.18%, 44.31%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.817% 0.15937 30.22).
What colors go well with #b53c2d?
The complementary color of #b53c2d is #007b8f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #b03967 and #a55100. The triadic partners are #008334 and #4961c6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b53c2d?
White text reads better on #b53c2d: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.76:1 and black gives 3.65:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b53c2d a warm or cool color?
#b53c2d is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 30 degrees, its lightness 52.8% and its chroma 0.159.