#B00808 Hex Color
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This saturated, blood-red shade commands attention immediately. Because of its high intensity, #b00808 works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal greys, grounding its aggressive energy. The hex code is #b00808, and it offers excellent readability with white text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #b00808
What is #b00808 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b00808 is rgb(176, 8, 8), in HSL hsl(0, 91%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 31%.
How should I use #b00808 in a design layout?
#b00808 is highly intense and performs best as a strategic 10% accent rather than a main background color. Use it to highlight call-to-action buttons or important notification icons, as it naturally draws the eye without overwhelming the rest of your interface.
What colors pair well with #b00808 for a balanced palette?
This aggressive red gains sophisticated balance when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal. These darker, desaturated greys ground the high energy of #b00808, making the red feel intentional and professional rather than sharp or alarming.
Is #b00808 readable on white or black?
#b00808 has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.