#B42524 Hex Color
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A bold, saturated red that reads warm and full rather than sharp. The hex code #b42524 shines as an accent or call-to-action color, and white text hits about 6.5:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable. At full background scale it can feel heavy, so balance it with cream or slate.
Questions about #b42524
What is #b42524 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b42524 is rgb(180, 37, 36), in HSL hsl(0, 67%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 80%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b42524?
Cream, slate, and charcoal balance its intensity, while warm golds echo its natural warmth. Skip bright oranges and pinks, since they compete with this red for attention.
Is #b42524 readable on white or black?
#b42524 has a 6.50:1 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.