#B30E00 Hex Color
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Saturated and dark, #b30e00 is a warm red with strong intensity and a slightly earthy undertone. The hex code #b30e00 works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, alerts, and dramatic headings rather than a full-page background. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream, and use white text for clear contrast in interfaces.
Questions about #b30e00
What is #b30e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b30e00 is rgb(179, 14, 0), in HSL hsl(5, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 100%, 30%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b30e00?
Pair #b30e00 with charcoal for a grounded, high-impact palette, or warm cream to soften its intensity; muted sage and navy can add contrast without competing with its warm red base. Keep it as an accent rather than a dominant field.
Does #b30e00 read as a warm or cool red?
#b30e00 reads as a warm red because its strong red base has very little blue and a slightly brown, earthy cast, rather than the cool, crisp feel associated with blue-leaning reds. That heat conveys urgency, energy, and drama, making it suitable for calls to action, sports branding, alerts, and expressive headings.
Is #b30e00 readable on white or black?
#b30e00 has a 7.04:1 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.