#BB1414 Hex Color
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#bb1414 is a saturated, warm red with strong depth and high visual impact. Its bold, vivid character brings energy, urgency, and passion to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and event layouts. Use it as a focused accent or dark field with white text; this hex code provides about 6.5:1 contrast for readable body text.
Questions about #bb1414
What is #bb1414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb1414 is rgb(187, 20, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 81%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 89%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb1414?
#bb1414 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted olive because those quieter tones give its high saturation room to lead without creating a harsh palette. Use cream for softer editorial work and charcoal when the design needs stronger contrast and a serious edge.
Is #bb1414 readable on white or black?
#bb1414 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.