#B10005 Hex Color
A powerful, intense red with urgent energy
This intense red carries a powerful, urgent energy perfect for high-impact accents or call-to-action buttons. While it can overwhelm larger spaces, it works well to grab attention without feeling neon. The hex code for this shade is #b10005. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or soft creams, which help ground its brightness. White text remains highly readable against this deep, saturated hue.
Questions about #b10005
What is #b10005 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b10005 is rgb(177, 0, 5), in HSL hsl(358, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 97%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #b10005 for a balanced design?
To ground the intense energy of #b10005, use neutral tones like charcoal or soft creams. These colors provide a sophisticated contrast that prevents the red from becoming visually overwhelming while keeping the interface feeling clean and professional.
Is #b10005 readable on white or black?
#b10005 has a 7.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.