#B00B0B Hex Color
An intense saturated red with serious weight
This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention with its dark, serious presence. Because of its weight, the hex code #b00b0b works best as a sharp accent or a call to action rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted grays or off-whites, which balance its natural aggression. For accessible designs, white text provides excellent contrast against this bold shade.
Questions about #b00b0b
What is #b00b0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b00b0b is rgb(176, 11, 11), in HSL hsl(0, 88%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 94%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b00b0b?
This aggressive red is best balanced by neutral tones like charcoal or cool off-whites to prevent visual fatigue. Because of its high saturation, it works effectively as a singular pop against a monochromatic background rather than as a primary hue.
Is #b00b0b readable on white or black?
#b00b0b has a 7.24:1 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.