#B5280D Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #b5280d is a saturated red with a darkened, slightly earthy cast. Its strong intensity brings urgency and passion to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and emergency messaging. Use it as a focused accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted blue rather than a full-page background. White text remains highly legible, with about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #b5280d.
Questions about #b5280d
What is #b5280d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5280d is rgb(181, 40, 13), in HSL hsl(10, 87%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 93%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b5280d in a palette?
Pair #b5280d with cream, charcoal, or muted blue for balanced contrast, using these neutral, cooler, or lighter partners to soften its saturated warmth and keep the red from overwhelming a layout.
What mood does #b5280d create in a design?
#b5280d creates a warm, urgent mood in a layout, combining saturated red energy with a dark, earthy cast that feels forceful and grounded, making it more commanding than bright or playful reds.
Is #b5280d readable on white or black?
#b5280d has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.