#B2204C Hex Color

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#b2204c is a saturated, warm red with a dark berry cast and strong visual presence. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and romantic accents. Use it as a small accent against warm cream or charcoal rather than a full background. White text has about 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #b2204c.

Questions about #b2204c

What is #b2204c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2204c is rgb(178, 32, 76), in HSL hsl(342, 70%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 57%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2204c?
Pair #b2204c with warm cream for a softer contrast, or charcoal for a sharper, grounded look; muted sage can cool its berry warmth without competing with its strong saturation across supporting accents.
Where does #b2204c work best in a design?
Use #b2204c as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and romantic details, where its warm, saturated berry-red character attracts attention without overwhelming the whole composition.
Is #b2204c readable on white or black?
#b2204c has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.