#B81515 Hex Color
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Deep and saturated, #b81515 is a dark red that reads bold but mellow rather than sharp. The hex code works hardest as a call-to-action or accent, where its warmth pulls the eye without the sting of brighter reds. It pairs well with navy and cream. As a full background it feels heavy, so keep it to about 10 percent of a layout.
Questions about #b81515
What is #b81515 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b81515 is rgb(184, 21, 21), in HSL hsl(0, 80%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 89%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b81515?
Cream, navy, and warm charcoal all flatter #b81515. Skip bright yellows and oranges, since they compete with the red and leave the palette muddy.
Is #b81515 readable on white or black?
#b81515 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.