#B42C54 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark red with warm berry undertones, #b42c54 brings strong energy without looking neon. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and romantic accents. Use it as a small accent against charcoal, cream, or muted navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #b42c54 supports white text at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b42c54
What is #b42c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b42c54 is rgb(180, 44, 84), in HSL hsl(342, 61%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 53%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b42c54?
#b42c54 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted navy, which give its saturated berry-red base room to stand out. Use white for crisp contrast or add dusty rose and mauve for a softer, romantic palette.
Does #b42c54 look warm or cool?
#b42c54 reads warm because its red base leans toward berry and magenta rather than blue. Its medium-dark value keeps it grounded, while high saturation preserves a lively, assertive mood instead of a dusty or muted appearance.
Is #b42c54 readable on white or black?
#b42c54 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.