#B9250D Hex Color
An intense, high-impact saturated red
#b9250d is an intense, saturated red that demands immediate user attention. Due to its high chroma, use this hex code as a small accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs effectively with white text, which maintains a 6.3:1 contrast ratio for excellent legibility. Keep designs balanced by pairing this bold red against cool, muted neutrals.
Questions about #b9250d
What is #b9250d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9250d is rgb(185, 37, 13), in HSL hsl(8, 87%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 93%, 27%.
Where should I use #b9250d in a layout?
#b9250d works best as a focused accent color for call-to-action buttons, error states, or primary links rather than a large background. Its intense saturation quickly overwhelms the eye when used in large blocks, so it should be used sparingly for visual hierarchy.
What colors pair well with #b9250d?
Is #b9250d readable on white or black?
#b9250d has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.