#B82828 Hex Color
Bold red with real heat
Think of fresh brick or a ripe tomato with extra punch. #b82828 is a strong, saturated red with warm undertones that reads bold at any size. The hex code works best as an accent, for buttons, sale badges, or call-to-action highlights, rather than a full background. White text on #b82828 hits about 6.2:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA even for small body text.
Questions about #b82828
What is #b82828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b82828 is rgb(184, 40, 40), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b82828?
#b82828 pairs well with deep navy, warm cream, and charcoal for contrast, or olive and terracotta for an earthy palette. Keep it as the accent color so it stays punchy instead of overwhelming the layout.
Is #b82828 readable on white or black?
#b82828 has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.