#BB2649 Hex Color
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#bb2649 is a rich, saturated red that demands attention without feeling overly harsh. This shade works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights, where its high intensity pops against clean, neutral backgrounds. Because it maintains strong contrast, white text remains readable when placed directly over it. Use this hex code sparingly to guide users rather than overwhelming a full page layout.
Questions about #bb2649
What is #bb2649 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb2649 is rgb(187, 38, 73), in HSL hsl(346, 66%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 61%, 27%.
How should I use #bb2649 in my interface design?
#bb2649 is best used as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI elements where you need high visibility. Because it is highly saturated, avoid using it for large backgrounds, as it can easily overwhelm the user's focus.
Is #bb2649 readable on white or black?
#bb2649 has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.