#B51424 Hex Color
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Dark yet saturated, this red carries heat without glowing. #b51424 reads serious and warm, which makes it a strong 10% accent for sale badges, sports branding, and alerts rather than a full background. White text holds up on it at roughly 6.8:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with cream or charcoal to keep the intensity in check.
Questions about #b51424
What is #b51424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b51424 is rgb(181, 20, 36), in HSL hsl(354, 80%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 80%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b51424?
Cream, charcoal, and navy all sit comfortably against #b51424 and keep its heat in check. Avoid placing it next to orange or magenta unless you want a loud, competitive clash.
Is #b51424 readable on white or black?
#b51424 has a 6.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.