#B30A00 Hex Color
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This saturated red commands immediate attention, functioning best as a high-impact accent or call-to-action button rather than a background. With a dark, intense profile, #b30a00 feels urgent and energetic. Pair it with soft, muted grays to keep the composition balanced, as white text provides the necessary 7.1:1 contrast for readability. The hex code for this powerful red is #b30a00.
Questions about #b30a00
What is #b30a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b30a00 is rgb(179, 10, 0), in HSL hsl(3, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 100%, 30%.
How should I use #b30a00 in my designs?
This intense shade works best as a focused accent rather than a background. Use #b30a00 for call-to-action buttons or highlights where urgency is needed, pairing it with neutral tones like charcoal to maintain a balanced, readable interface.
Is #b30a00 readable on white or black?
#b30a00 has a 7.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.