#B00B3D Hex Color
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Dark, saturated red with a berry-magenta undertone, #b00b3d feels forceful, warm, and dramatic without becoming orange. Its strong chroma suits calls to action, sports branding, and small accents more than broad backgrounds, where it can feel heavy. Pair it with dusty pink or charcoal for balance. The hex code #b00b3d gives white text about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b00b3d
What is #b00b3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b00b3d is rgb(176, 11, 61), in HSL hsl(342, 88%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 65%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b00b3d?
#b00b3d pairs well with dusty pink for a softer contrast, charcoal for a grounded look, and warm white for cleaner layouts; these companions temper its saturated berry-red intensity without competing with its strong magenta undertone.
Is #b00b3d readable on white or black?
#b00b3d has a 7.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.