#B7180C Hex Color

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#b7180c is a saturated, dark red with warm undertones and strong visual weight. Its vivid intensity brings energy, urgency, and passion to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, or small accents. Use it sparingly as a dominant background because it can feel heavy. As a hex code, #b7180c supports clear white text at about 6.7:1 contrast.

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What is #b7180c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b7180c is rgb(183, 24, 12), in HSL hsl(4, 88%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 93%, 28%.

What colors pair well with #b7180c?

#b7180c pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted sage because these softer tones temper its high saturation, add breathing room, and let the red carry attention without making the overall palette feel harsh or overly loud. Use them for supporting surfaces and accents.

Is #b7180c readable on white or black?

#b7180c has a 6.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.

#B7180C Hex Color

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