#B02033 Hex Color
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Close to ruby or dried cranberry, #b02033 is a dark, saturated red that reads rich instead of bright. The hex code sits deep enough that white text passes AA on it at about 6.8:1 contrast. Use it for accents, buttons, or sale banners rather than full backgrounds, where it can feel heavy. Warm grays and deep teal keep it looking lush instead of loud.
Questions about #b02033
What is #b02033 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b02033 is rgb(176, 32, 51), in HSL hsl(352, 69%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 71%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b02033?
Warm grays, deep teal, and muted gold flatter #b02033 without competing with its intensity. A link like charcoal text also works when the red is used as a background. Avoid pairing it with bright orange, which muddies its depth.
Is #b02033 readable on white or black?
#b02033 has a 6.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.