#B02242

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B02242?

RGB(176, 34, 66), HSL(346.5, 67.6%, 41.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 80.7%, 62.5%, 31.0%).

Q: Does #B02242 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.66:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B02242 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 176, 34, 66, in HSL 346.5°, 67.6%, 41.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.7%, 62.5%, 31.0%. The nearest named color is Maroon.

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Color Values

HEX

#B02242

RGB

176, 34, 66

HSL

346.5, 67.6%, 41.2%

HSV

346.5, 80.7%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.7%, 62.5%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.4981 0.1761 14.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Maroon

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.