#B9270C Hex Color
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No soft blush here. #b9270c is the hex code for a bold, saturated red with a warm orange undertone, closer to hot embers than candy apple. That intensity wears best as a small accent or call to action rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and white text passes AA contrast on top of it.
Questions about #b9270c
What is #b9270c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9270c is rgb(185, 39, 12), in HSL hsl(9, 88%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 94%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9270c?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all cool down its heat and make it read even bolder. Cream softens it for food and romance branding, while olive gives it an earthy, rustic edge.
Is #b9270c readable on white or black?
#b9270c has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.