Color #B00A2F

Color Code #B00A2F

A precise look at this Red color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#B00A2F
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#B00A2F
RGB
rgb(176, 10, 47)
HSL
hsl(346.63 89.25% 36.47%)
HSV
hsv(346.63 94.32% 69.02%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 94.32%, 73.3%, 30.98%
Relative luminance0.09650—1
Contrast with white7.17:1WCAG
Contrast with black2.93:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample7.17:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample2.93:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Red tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #B00A2F for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #B00A2F;
  background-color: #B00A2F1A;
  border-color: #B00A2F;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #B00A2F?

This color is RGB(176, 10, 47).

What is the HSL value of #B00A2F?

Its value is HSL(346.63°, 89.25%, 36.47%).

Is #B00A2F suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.