#BB2C3D Hex Color
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A bold, saturated red with a soft raspberry lean, #bb2c3d carries real heat without shouting. It works best as an accent or on large type where its warmth can land. White text passes contrast checks on this hex code, so buttons and badges hold up. Pair it with charcoal or cream to keep the intensity in check.
Questions about #bb2c3d
What is #bb2c3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb2c3d is rgb(187, 44, 61), in HSL hsl(353, 62%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 67%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bb2c3d?
#bb2c3d pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted gold. Charcoal deepens its warmth, cream keeps layouts clean, and muted gold adds richness without competing for attention.
Is #bb2c3d a warm or cool red?
#bb2c3d leans warm, with a soft raspberry tone rather than a blue-based crimson. That warmth makes it feel energetic and inviting, especially next to creams and earthy neutrals.
Can white text be used on #bb2c3d backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #bb2c3d meets WCAG AA body text standards, with roughly 5.9:1 contrast. That makes the color safe for buttons, badges, and text-heavy callouts.
Is #bb2c3d readable on white or black?
#bb2c3d has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.