#B00428 Hex Color
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Not a bright scarlet, this red runs darker and moodier, closer to crimson. #b00428 is saturated and strong, with a warm depth that suits sale banners, sports branding, and bold accents. It holds up best as a 10 percent accent or a dark base, since it can swallow fine detail. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 7.3:1.
Questions about #b00428
What is #b00428 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b00428 is rgb(176, 4, 40), in HSL hsl(347, 96%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 77%, 31%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b00428?
Deep teal and charcoal make #b00428 feel richer than the usual white pairing. Soft blush or warm sand can lighten a palette without washing the red out.
Is #b00428 readable on white or black?
#b00428 has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.