#B62B32 Hex Color
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With strong saturation and medium-dark lightness, #b62b32 is a warm, reddish red with a mellow finish. It brings energy, urgency, and passion to branding, sports graphics, sales banners, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or warm cream. White text provides about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA. The hex code is #b62b32.
Questions about #b62b32
What is #b62b32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b62b32 is rgb(182, 43, 50), in HSL hsl(357, 62%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 73%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b62b32?
#b62b32 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and restrained neutrals, which let its saturated warmth stand out without making layouts feel overwhelming while preserving clear visual hierarchy across interfaces, posters, and campaign graphics. Reserve it for focused accents rather than large areas.
Does #b62b32 read as warm or cool?
#b62b32 reads as a warm red because its hue stays close to red without a strong blue cast, while its high saturation adds intensity for prominent accents and action-focused layouts. Its medium-dark value gives that energy a grounded, mellow finish rather than a bright, playful look.
Is #b62b32 readable on white or black?
#b62b32 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.