#B5302F Hex Color
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The hex code #b5302f identifies a saturated, warm red with a slightly muted, earthy cast. Its strong mid-dark value brings urgency and confidence to designs. Use it as a small accent for calls to action, sports, or food branding, or pair it with charcoal and cream. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b5302f
What is #b5302f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5302f is rgb(181, 48, 47), in HSL hsl(0, 59%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 74%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5302f?
For a balanced palette, #b5302f works best with charcoal and cream, which soften its saturated warmth without competing for attention, while muted sage adds contrast in editorial, food, and lifestyle palettes.
Is #b5302f readable on white or black?
#b5302f has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.