#B9084C Hex Color
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#b9084c is a saturated, dark-leaning red with a warm berry undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and urgency, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, sales accents, and romance-led branding. Use it as a small accent against a pale neutral rather than a full background. As a hex code, #b9084c supports white text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b9084c
What is #b9084c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9084c is rgb(185, 8, 76), in HSL hsl(337, 92%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 59%, 27%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9084c?
#b9084c pairs well with charcoal and pale blush because their muted, lighter values soften its saturation while preserving the red’s warmth, giving interfaces and brand palettes a strong focal accent without visual clutter. Use charcoal for structure and blush for softer supporting areas.
Is #b9084c readable on white or black?
#b9084c has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.