#B31D00 Hex Color
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#b31d00 is a dark, highly saturated red with warm orange undertones and strong visual force. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent alerts, while navy or soft ivory can temper it in a palette. The hex code #b31d00 supports clear white text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #b31d00
What is #b31d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b31d00 is rgb(179, 29, 0), in HSL hsl(10, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b31d00?
Where does #b31d00 work best in a design?
#b31d00 works best for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent alerts where its high saturation and warm red tone need to attract attention quickly and clearly in busy visual settings. Use it as an accent or focal color when a quieter base helps contain its intensity.
Is #b31d00 readable on white or black?
#b31d00 has a 6.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.