#B91C14 Hex Color
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Bold, burning red. #b91c14 is a saturated brick red with enough depth to feel rich rather than shrill. White text clears contrast standards on it, so the hex code works well for buttons, badges, and calls to action. It flatters warm golds and charcoal better than plain black. Best in small doses; as a full background it can overwhelm.
Questions about #b91c14
What is #b91c14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b91c14 is rgb(185, 28, 20), in HSL hsl(3, 80%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 89%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b91c14?
Warm golds, cream, and charcoal balance the intensity of #b91c14. A muted sage green also works as an unexpected complement without clashing.
Is #b91c14 readable on white or black?
#b91c14 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.