#B52D2F Hex Color
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#b52d2f is a saturated, warm red with medium-dark value and a slight berry undertone. Its strong presence suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents that need urgency. Use it sparingly beside cream, charcoal, or navy, since large fields can feel intense. The hex code #b52d2f provides about 6.2:1 contrast with white body text.
Questions about #b52d2f
What is #b52d2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b52d2f is rgb(181, 45, 47), in HSL hsl(359, 60%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 74%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b52d2f?
Warm neutrals and deep blue tones pair well with #b52d2f, especially warm off-white for relief, charcoal for grounded contrast, and navy for a sharper editorial feel that keeps the red from becoming too intense in larger layouts. Use the red as an accent or secondary block rather than a full-page background.
Is #b52d2f readable on white or black?
#b52d2f has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.