#B43121 Hex Color
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Not a bright fire-engine red, #b43121 is a darker brick shade with real warmth behind it. Its strong saturation gives designs punch without tipping into neon, so it fits sale badges, calls to action, and sports branding. Try it as a 10 percent accent against cream or deep teal, since it can feel heavy across large areas. White text reads clearly over it at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #b43121
What is #b43121 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b43121 is rgb(180, 49, 33), in HSL hsl(7, 69%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 82%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b43121?
Cream, deep teal, and warm off-whites balance its intensity best, keeping the red feeling intentional instead of overwhelming. A muted sage also works when you want a softer, earthier palette.
Is #b43121 readable on white or black?
#b43121 has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.