#B72E2C Hex Color
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Reach for #b72e2c when a call to action needs heat. This saturated red carries a warm, brick-like undertone, so it feels bold without tipping into pure alarm. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 6.1:1 contrast, which makes it a practical button or badge fill. Keep it in the 10% accent slot of a palette; across large areas it reads loud fast.
Questions about #b72e2c
What is #b72e2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b72e2c is rgb(183, 46, 44), in HSL hsl(1, 61%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 76%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b72e2c?
Is #b72e2c readable on white or black?
#b72e2c has a 6.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.