#B93334 Hex Color
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For sale banners and urgent call-to-action buttons, #b93334 earns its spot. This bold red is saturated and warm, with enough depth to read mellow rather than shrill. It works best as an accent, since large blocks can feel heavy. White text hits about 5.9:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep teal or navy to calm the heat.
Questions about #b93334
What is #b93334 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b93334 is rgb(185, 51, 52), in HSL hsl(360, 57%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 72%, 27%.
What text color works best on #b93334?
White text is the clear choice, reading at about 5.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body copy. Dark text on this shade falls short, so stick with white for buttons and labels.
What colors pair well with #b93334?
Deep teal and navy both cool down its heat and make a strong two-color scheme. Warm neutrals like sand or cream also work when you want it to feel softer.
Is #b93334 readable on white or black?
#b93334 has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.