#B3081F Hex Color
Strikingly vivid deep red for impact
Saturated and intense, this deep red demands immediate attention. It functions best as an accent or a call-to-action button, as its visual weight overwhelms full backgrounds. For interface design, white text stands out clearly against this shade with a 7.1:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #b3081f sparingly to maintain balance in your layout.
Questions about #b3081f
What is #b3081f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3081f is rgb(179, 8, 31), in HSL hsl(352, 91%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 83%, 30%.
How should #b3081f be used in UI design?
Use #b3081f primarily as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or critical alerts rather than large backgrounds. Its high visual intensity dominates a screen, so balance it with plenty of whitespace to keep the layout feeling focused.
Is #b3081f readable on white or black?
#b3081f has a 7.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.