#B71A3C Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A bold crimson red with a cool, blue undertone. #b71a3c is dark and saturated, so white text stays readable on it at about 6.5:1 contrast. That makes the hex code a smart pick for buttons, sale banners, and calls to action. At full-bleed scale it can feel heavy, so treat it as a statement accent or a supporting tone. It flatters soft pink and warm gray better than pure white.
Questions about #b71a3c
What is #b71a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b71a3c is rgb(183, 26, 60), in HSL hsl(347, 75%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 67%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b71a3c?
Warm gray and cream calm its intensity, while deep navy adds richness instead of fighting it. Soft pink works too, warming the palette for romance or food-focused designs.
Is #b71a3c readable on white or black?
#b71a3c has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.