#B20401 Hex Color
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#b20401 is a dark, highly saturated red with warm undertones and strong visual weight. Its intense, shadowed character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, and pair it with white text for clear contrast. The hex code for this red is #b20401.
Questions about #b20401
What is #b20401 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b20401 is rgb(178, 4, 1), in HSL hsl(1, 99%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 99%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b20401?
Where does #b20401 work best in a design?
#b20401 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, alerts, and small interface elements rather than as a full-page background. Its high saturation and dark value can feel heavy when used across large surfaces.
Is #b20401 readable on white or black?
#b20401 has a 7.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.