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#B71528 color code is #B71528. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b71528.

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#B71528 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B71528 is 0.1076. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.66:1 against white and 3.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B71528 on white6.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B71528 on black3.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B715286.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B715283.15:1AA Large

#B71528 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B71528?+
The hex code for #B71528 is #B71528. In RGB it's rgb(183, 21, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 79%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #B71528?+
#B71528 in RGB is (183, 21, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(183, 21, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #B71528?+
#B71528 converts to CMYK(0%, 89%, 78%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B71528.
Is #b71528 a warm or cool color?+
#B71528 (#B71528) is a warm red — its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b71528 belong to?+
#B71528 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 353°, 79%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b71528 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B71528 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.66:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b71528?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B71528 (#B71528) is 19-1664 True Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B71528 in design

Practical guidance for using #b71528 (#B71528) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B71528 (#B71528) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b71528 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B71528 (#B71528) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#B71528 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 — #b71528 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

#B71528 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.