#B7214B Hex Color
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With its saturated, moderately dark value, #b7214b is a warm red with a slight berry undertone. It brings urgency and passion to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and romantic branding. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or soft blush rather than a full background. White text remains readable, with about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #b7214b.
Questions about #b7214b
What is #b7214b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7214b is rgb(183, 33, 75), in HSL hsl(343, 69%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 59%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7214b?
#b7214b pairs well with charcoal, soft blush, cream, and muted mauve because these quieter companions balance its saturated berry-red warmth in interfaces, packaging, and campaign graphics without overpowering the accent.
Does #b7214b read as a warm or cool color?
#b7214b reads as a warm red because its saturated base leans toward berry and magenta rather than blue; that warmth gives it a passionate, energetic character suited to accents, calls to action, and romantic visual systems.
Is #b7214b readable on white or black?
#b7214b has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.