#B30938 Hex Color
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#b30938 is an intense, saturated crimson that demands attention. Because it is highly pigmented and dark, use this shade as an accent rather than a background color to avoid overwhelming a design. It pairs effectively with cool, desaturated teals or soft grays for necessary contrast. This hex code provides strong readability for white text, making it a functional choice for high-impact buttons or urgent alerts.
Questions about #b30938
What is #b30938 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b30938 is rgb(179, 9, 56), in HSL hsl(343, 90%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 69%, 30%.
How can I effectively pair #b30938 in a professional design?
Use #b30938 as a high-contrast accent against neutral foundations like charcoal or soft white to ensure the color remains the focal point. Because of its intensity, it balances well with muted, cool-toned teals that provide a grounding, sophisticated visual offset.
Is #b30938 suitable for large areas of text or backgrounds?
Avoid using #b30938 as a background color because its high saturation and depth can create significant eye strain and reduce readability for long-form content. It is much better suited for small, high-impact elements like buttons, error alerts, or small graphic icons.
Is #b30938 readable on white or black?
#b30938 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.