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#B02525 color code is #B02525. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b02525.

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#B02525 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B02525 is 0.1069. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.69:1 against white and 3.14:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B02525 on white6.69:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B02525 on black3.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B025256.69:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B025253.14:1AA Large

#B02525 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B02525?+
The hex code for #B02525 is #B02525. In RGB it's rgb(176, 37, 37), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #B02525?+
#B02525 in RGB is (176, 37, 37). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 37, 37).
What is the CMYK value of #B02525?+
#B02525 converts to CMYK(0%, 79%, 79%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B02525.
Is #b02525 a warm or cool color?+
#B02525 (#B02525) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b02525 belong to?+
#B02525 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 65%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b02525 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B02525 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.69:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b02525?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B02525 (#B02525) is 3004 C Deep Scarlet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B02525 in design

Practical guidance for using #b02525 (#B02525) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B02525 (#B02525) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b02525 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B02525 (#B02525) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B02525 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b02525 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B02525 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #B02525

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b02525 (#B02525). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#9B1A1A · Gucci Red