#B02137 Hex Color

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Reach for #b02137 when a design needs a red that grabs attention without going neon. This deep, saturated red carries a warm crimson tone and reads bold even at small sizes. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text passes contrast standards on top of it, so buttons and labels stay readable.

Questions about #b02137

What is #b02137 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b02137 is rgb(176, 33, 55), in HSL hsl(351, 68%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 69%, 31%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b02137?
Muted greens, soft grays, and navy all balance the intensity of #b02137. Try it with sage for a natural contrast or charcoal for a darker, moodier palette.
Is #b02137 readable on white or black?
#b02137 has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.