#B52639 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This saturated red demands attention with its intense, warm character. It is an aggressive shade best reserved for small accents or high-impact calls to action rather than large backgrounds. Because #b52639 has a high visual weight, it pairs well with soft creams or charcoal grays to ground its energy. The hex code for this powerful red is #b52639.
Questions about #b52639
What is #b52639 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b52639 is rgb(181, 38, 57), in HSL hsl(352, 65%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 69%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b52639?
Because #b52639 is a high-energy red, it is best balanced by neutral, desaturated tones that do not compete for attention. Pairing this with a deep charcoal or a soft, warm cream provides the necessary contrast to ground its intensity.
Should #b52639 be used for large backgrounds?
Avoid using #b52639 for large backgrounds, as its high visual weight can easily overwhelm a viewer and create eye strain. Instead, reserve this aggressive shade for small, purposeful elements like call-to-action buttons, icons, or subtle design accents.
Is #b52639 readable on white or black?
#b52639 has a 6.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.