#B21D1A Hex Color
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#b21d1a is a saturated, dark red with warm undertones and strong visual weight. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents against pale neutrals. Use it sparingly as a supporting tone or focal accent, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #b21d1a
What is #b21d1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b21d1a is rgb(178, 29, 26), in HSL hsl(1, 75%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 85%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b21d1a in a palette?
#b21d1a pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted gold, which soften its heat without competing with its strong saturation. Use cream for spacious backgrounds, charcoal for structure, and muted gold for restrained premium accents.
Does #b21d1a work with white text?
Yes, white text has about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio on #b21d1a, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text and supporting readable buttons, labels, compact interface panels, and other small text.
Is #b21d1a readable on white or black?
#b21d1a has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.