#B22044 Hex Color
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#b22044 is a saturated, warm red with a dark berry cast and strong visual weight. Its vivid intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, and small accents more than full-page backgrounds. Pair it with dusty pink or charcoal for control. White text reads clearly on this color, with about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b22044.
Questions about #b22044
What is #b22044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b22044 is rgb(178, 32, 68), in HSL hsl(345, 70%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 62%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b22044?
Dusty pink, charcoal, and warm neutrals pair well with #b22044, softening its vivid berry-red intensity while preserving contrast and focus: use dusty pink for a softer palette, charcoal for a grounded look, and white for crisp text.
Is #b22044 warm or cool?
#b22044 reads as a warm red because its saturated red base carries a dark berry cast, giving it more heat and visual weight than cooler, blue-leaning reds and purples in most palettes.
Is #b22044 readable on white or black?
#b22044 has a 6.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.