#FF1B00 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #ff1b00 is a warm red with a slight orange cast. Its bright value and intense chroma create urgency, excitement, and strong visual focus. Use the hex code for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, or small accents rather than full-page backgrounds. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ff1b00
What is #ff1b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff1b00 is rgb(255, 27, 0), in HSL hsl(6, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 100%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff1b00?
#ff1b00 pairs well with white, black, charcoal, and deep navy, which give its bright orange-red energy a clear visual counterpoint. Use pale blue or muted beige for contrast that feels less severe.
Is #ff1b00 warm or cool?
#ff1b00 reads as a warm red because its hue leans slightly toward orange rather than blue or violet, while its strong saturation and bright value amplify the heat and make the color feel energetic, urgent, and highly attention-getting.
Is #ff1b00 readable on white or black?
#ff1b00 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.