#B2243E Hex Color
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#b2243e is a bold, saturated red with intense energy. Because it commands immediate attention, it works best as a high-impact accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted charcoal grays, which ground its inherent ferocity. Designers often choose this hex code for call to action buttons or alert states where clarity and urgency are required.
Questions about #b2243e
What is #b2243e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2243e is rgb(178, 36, 62), in HSL hsl(349, 66%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 65%, 30%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Where does #b2243e work best in design?
Use #b2243e as a sharp accent color rather than a primary background because its intensity commands immediate attention. It is highly effective for call to action buttons or alert states where you need to guide the user's focus quickly and clearly.
What colors pair well with #b2243e?
This saturated red pairs beautifully with charcoal or muted greys, which provide the necessary contrast to ground its ferocity. Using these neutral tones prevents the red from becoming overwhelming while maintaining a professional and balanced visual hierarchy in your designs.
Is #b2243e readable on white or black?
#b2243e has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.