#B11C3C Hex Color
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Dark, saturated red with a berry undertone. #b11c3c reads bold yet grounded, its low lightness keeping the heat under control. Best used as a small accent for calls to action, sale badges, or sports branding rather than a full background, where it can feel heavy. White text passes AA at about 6.8:1 contrast, and it pairs well with dusty rose or charcoal.
Questions about #b11c3c
What is #b11c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b11c3c is rgb(177, 28, 60), in HSL hsl(347, 73%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 66%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b11c3c?
Pair #b11c3c with charcoal for a grounded, moody palette, or with dusty rose to soften its intensity. Muted gold also works when you want warmth without a clash.
Is #b11c3c readable on white or black?
#b11c3c 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.