#B20738 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #b20738 is a dark, warm red with a rich raspberry undertone. Its intensity brings urgency and passion to calls to action, sports branding, and entertainment graphics. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or soft blush rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly on this hex code, with about 7:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #b20738
What is #b20738 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b20738 is rgb(178, 7, 56), in HSL hsl(343, 92%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 69%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b20738?
#b20738 pairs well with charcoal, soft blush, and warm neutrals because its saturated raspberry-red character stands out against muted surroundings without competing for attention in the rest of the palette. White adds a crisp, readable contrast.
Where does #b20738 work best in a design?
#b20738 works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, entertainment graphics, badges, and highlights, where its warm intensity can attract attention without overwhelming the entire layout. Pair it with quieter backgrounds for balance.
Is #b20738 readable on white or black?
#b20738 has a 7.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.