#B81414 Hex Color
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#b81414 is a saturated, aggressive red that commands immediate attention. Given its intensity, this shade functions best as a small accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with cool charcoal grays or deep teals to ground the heat. White text is highly legible against this hue, boasting a strong 6.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this powerful shade is #b81414.
Questions about #b81414
What is #b81414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b81414 is rgb(184, 20, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 80%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 89%, 28%.
What colors work best with #b81414?
Is #b81414 a good choice for text?
White text against #b81414 is highly readable, boasting a strong 6.7:1 contrast ratio that meets accessibility standards. While large, bold headlines work well in this color, you should avoid using it for small body text to prevent eye strain.
Is #b81414 readable on white or black?
#b81414 has a 6.67:1 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.