#B5014C Hex Color
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This intense, saturated crimson commands attention with its aggressive, dark character. Because of its extreme vividness, #b5014c works best as a punchy accent or a small CTA button rather than a background color. Pair this hex code with soft, dusty teals to ground its high energy. White text maintains excellent legibility over this shade, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast interface elements.
Questions about #b5014c
What is #b5014c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5014c is rgb(181, 1, 76), in HSL hsl(335, 99%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 58%, 29%.
How should #b5014c be used in interface design?
Use #b5014c primarily for interactive elements like buttons, error states, or distinct call-to-action highlights rather than large background areas. Its extreme saturation creates significant visual vibration that can become overwhelming if applied too broadly across a user interface.
Which colors balance the high energy of #b5014c?
Soft, dusty teals provide the most effective contrast to #b5014c, helping to ground its aggressive intensity without competing for attention. These cool-toned pairings stabilize the warm vibrancy, making the overall color scheme feel professional and intentionally composed rather than chaotic.
Is #b5014c readable on white or black?
#b5014c has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.