#B2211C Hex Color
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#b2211c is a dark, strongly saturated red with warm undertones and a slightly muted finish. Its weight brings urgency, passion, and authority to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and moody layouts. Use it as a focused accent or bold type color; white text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #b2211c.
Questions about #b2211c
What is #b2211c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2211c is rgb(178, 33, 28), in HSL hsl(2, 73%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 84%, 30%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2211c?
Pair #b2211c with charcoal for a grounded interface, warm cream for softer contrast, or muted teal for tension. These combinations preserve its warmth while giving designers useful separation for branding, editorial layouts, and focused accent systems.
Is #b2211c readable on white or black?
#b2211c has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.