#B5210A Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #b5210a is a warm red with subtle orange undertones. Its intensity brings urgency, passion, and force to branding, sports graphics, food packaging, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal, cream, or navy rather than a full-page background. White text remains highly legible, with about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #b5210a.
Questions about #b5210a
What is #b5210a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5210a is rgb(181, 33, 10), in HSL hsl(8, 90%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 94%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5210a?
#b5210a pairs well with charcoal, cream, and navy because these darker or softer neutrals balance its saturated warmth while preserving its energy without making the palette feel flat or overly harsh. Use cream for a lighter contrast.
Does #b5210a read as a warm or cool red?
#b5210a reads as a warm red because its strong red base carries subtle orange undertones, giving it more heat and visual urgency than a neutral or blue-leaning red in most palettes. It suits focused accents and energetic designs.
Is #b5210a readable on white or black?
#b5210a has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.