#BB0445 Hex Color
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Reach for #bb0445 when a design needs a red that stops people mid-scroll. This saturated shade reads bold and warm, with enough depth to feel lush rather than alarming. It works best as a small accent or call-to-action color, since it can overwhelm as a full background. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code #bb0445 suits sales banners, sports branding, and romantic packaging.
Questions about #bb0445
What is #bb0445 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb0445 is rgb(187, 4, 69), in HSL hsl(339, 96%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 63%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb0445?
Charcoal, cream, and deep teal all cool down this red's heat and keep it from shouting. Gold accents flatter it too, though it can clash when placed next to orange or bright pink.
Is #bb0445 readable on white or black?
#bb0445 has a 6.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.