#B20824 Hex Color
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#b20824 is a dark, highly saturated red with warm crimson undertones. Its strong intensity brings urgency and focus to calls to action, sports branding, and sales graphics. Use it as a small accent against soft gray or warm cream rather than a full background. The hex code #b20824 supports clear white text at about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b20824
What is #b20824 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b20824 is rgb(178, 8, 36), in HSL hsl(350, 91%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 80%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b20824?
#b20824 pairs well with warm cream, soft gray, and charcoal, because these neutrals calm its intensity while preserving the contrast and focus of its warm crimson undertone in a restrained visual system. Use it as an accent with generous neutral space.
Does #b20824 look warm or cool?
#b20824 reads as a warm red because its dark, highly saturated appearance leans toward crimson rather than blue-red tones. That warmth creates urgency and energy, making it useful for calls to action, sales graphics, and athletic visual identities.
Is #b20824 readable on white or black?
#b20824 has a 7.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.