#B9110D Hex Color
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This saturated red demands attention, functioning best as a punchy accent rather than a full-page background. It carries a heavy, serious intensity that pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep teal. Because white text maintains a strong 6.7:1 contrast ratio against it, #b9110d serves effectively for high-impact calls to action or urgent UI elements. The hex code for this powerful red is #b9110d.
Questions about #b9110d
What is #b9110d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9110d is rgb(185, 17, 13), in HSL hsl(1, 87%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 93%, 27%.
What colors pair well with the intense #b9110d red?
How should I use #b9110d in interface design?
Because white text maintains a strong 6.7:1 contrast ratio against it, #b9110d is highly effective for critical UI elements like primary call-to-action buttons or alert icons. Avoid using it as a large background color, as its heavy intensity can quickly overwhelm a user's vision.
Is #b9110d readable on white or black?
#b9110d has a 6.66:1 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.