#B2151F Hex Color
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#b2151f is a saturated, authoritative red with serious intensity. It commands attention without feeling neon, making it an excellent choice for high-priority calls to action or bold design accents. While it can overwhelm a layout if used as a large background, it pairs effectively with crisp white text for high-contrast accessibility. This hex code brings a sense of urgent, refined power to any digital interface.
Questions about #b2151f
What is #b2151f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2151f is rgb(178, 21, 31), in HSL hsl(356, 79%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 83%, 30%.
What colors complement #b2151f?
To balance the authority of #b2151f, pair it with muted neutrals like charcoal or soft off-white tones. These combinations ground the color's natural intensity, allowing it to stand out as a primary accent without overwhelming the overall layout of your design.
Is #b2151f readable on white or black?
#b2151f has a 6.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.