CUSTOM

#B00000

#B00000
Conversions
HEX#B00000
RGBrgb(176, 0, 0)
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 35%)
HSVhsv(0, 100%, 69%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 31%)
Copy CSS
color: #b00000; /* rgb */ color: rgb(176, 0, 0); /* hsl */ color: hsl(0, 100%, 35%);
Contrast
On white7.38 : 1
On ink black2.59 : 1

About #B00000

#B00000 is the hex color #B00000, which translates to rgb(176, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 35%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 0 degrees, with a saturation of 100 percent and a lightness of 35 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a deep shade.

Using #B00000 in a design

Text placed directly on #B00000 is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #B00000

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #B00000 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #B00000

  • HEX: #B00000
  • RGB: rgb(176, 0, 0)
  • HSL: hsl(0, 100%, 35%)
  • HSV: hsv(0, 100%, 69%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 31%)

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