#B72815 Hex Color
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#b72815 is a saturated, intense red that commands immediate attention. Its heavy warmth makes it an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons or small, striking accents rather than large backgrounds. It maintains enough contrast against white for legible body text. Pair this bold shade with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its high energy and prevent it from feeling overwhelming in a layout.
Questions about #b72815
What is #b72815 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b72815 is rgb(183, 40, 21), in HSL hsl(7, 79%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 89%, 28%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should #b72815 be used in interface design?
Use #b72815 sparingly as a highlight or call-to-action color because its high saturation commands immediate attention. It serves best when contrasted against neutral tones like charcoal or off-white to maintain balance and prevent visual fatigue in your interface.
Which colors complement #b72815 effectively?
This red pairs effectively with navy to create a classic, high-contrast look that feels professional and grounded. You can also mix it with cool gray tones to temper the inherent heat without losing the vibrant, energetic impact.
Is #b72815 readable on white or black?
#b72815 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.