#B3262D Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #b3262d is a strong red with a warm, slightly dark edge. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.5:1 contrast, so it holds up behind buttons and small labels. Best spent as an accent or call-to-action in a 60/30/10 layout, it flatters deep navy and muted gold.
Questions about #b3262d
What is #b3262d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3262d is rgb(179, 38, 45), in HSL hsl(357, 65%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 75%, 30%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b3262d?
Deep navy and muted gold both bring out the warmth in #b3262d without competing with its saturation. Cool grays and charcoal keep it looking sharp, while pale creams soften it for editorial layouts.
Is #b3262d readable on white or black?
#b3262d has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.