#B00020 Hex Color
A bold and intense saturated red
A powerful, saturated red with significant depth, #b00020 communicates urgency and intensity. This shade functions best as a sharp accent rather than a full page background. Because of its deep tone, white text reads with excellent clarity against it, maintaining a 7.3:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #b00020 to guide the eye toward critical interface elements without overwhelming the overall design.
Questions about #b00020
What is #b00020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b00020 is rgb(176, 0, 32), in HSL hsl(349, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 82%, 31%.
Is #b00020 suitable for large blocks of text?
No, #b00020 is too intense and saturated for large bodies of text. Use this deep red strictly as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons or status indicators to maintain visual comfort and readability.
What colors pair best with #b00020 for a modern interface?
This powerful red pairs effectively with neutral shades like off-white or cool-gray to ensure the red remains the focal point. Avoid pairing it with competing bright hues to prevent visual noise.
Is #b00020 readable on white or black?
#b00020 has a 7.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.