#B30303 Hex Color
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Somewhere between fire-truck red and cherry, #b30303 is a deep, saturated red that still carries heat. Its darkness keeps it moody, so it shines in bold accents, calls to action, and large type rather than fine print. White text hits about 7.2:1 contrast against it, clearing WCAG AA. Pair it with warm gold or deep teal to keep it from feeling flat. The hex code for this red is #b30303.
Questions about #b30303
What is #b30303 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b30303 is rgb(179, 3, 3), in HSL hsl(0, 97%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 98%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b30303?
Warm gold, deep teal, and soft cream balance #b30303 without dulling its punch. For text on top, white gives about 7.2:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Is #b30303 too dark for a full background?
No, it holds up as a background because it stays rich at large scale. It can feel heavy on long pages, so many designers reserve it for buttons, banners, and accents instead.
Is #b30303 readable on white or black?
#b30303 has a 7.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.