#B6254C Hex Color
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#b6254c is a strong, saturated red with a deep raspberry undertone. Its darkness keeps the heat in check, so it feels rich rather than loud. White text passes AA on it at about 6.3:1 contrast, which makes it a solid choice for buttons and calls to action. It looks richer against charcoal or muted teal than against plain white. Best as an accent at the 10% mark, not a full background.
Questions about #b6254c
What is #b6254c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6254c is rgb(182, 37, 76), in HSL hsl(344, 66%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 58%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b6254c?
Cool neutrals ground its berry warmth best. Try charcoal for high contrast, or a muted teal for a richer pairing than the usual white or black.
Is #b6254c readable on white or black?
#b6254c has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.