Red

The color #B9221D is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 34, 29 and HSL values of 2°, 73%, 42%.

Color Values for #B9221D

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HEX:
#B9221D
RGB:
rgb(185,34,29) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(2,73%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 82%, 84%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9221D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9221D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 11.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B9221D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B9221D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9221D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B9221D

The complementary color for #B9221D is #1DB4B9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9221D

The analogous colors for #B9221D are #B91D66 and #B9701D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9221D

The triadic colors for #B9221D are #1DB922 and #221DB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9221D

These are the darker variations of #B9221D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #941B17 and #6F1411. This progression shows how #B9221D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9221D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C74E4A and #D57A77. This progression shows how #B9221D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9221D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9221D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9221D

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9221D in their visual identity.

#B9221D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9221D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9221D is a red with RGB values of 185, 34, 29 and HSL values of 2°, 73%, 42%.

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