What Color Is #B61509?

#B61509 corresponds to a deep red tone when displayed on screen. Its 91% saturation delivers high chromatic intensity — excellent for CTAs and interactive highlights.

Color Meaning of #B61509

#B61509 expresses the red family's core themes of warmth, intensity, and power. Its particular depth places it in the deep range, which audiences tend to perceive as premium, trustworthy, and established.

Where to Use HEX Code #B61509

SaaS dashboard sidebar backgrounds creating a professional red-tinted workspace
Animated micro-interactions — deep red pulses and glows feel polished on button clicks
Checkout flow progress indicators marking completed, current, and pending steps
Portfolio gallery frame borders that complement photography without competing for attention
Status page indicators — red accents for operational metrics and uptime displays
Plugin and widget chrome styling for embedded components that need to match the host palette

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HEX Code #B61509 in Design Systems

Scale this red shade into a complete system: pair #B61509 with its complementary hue (≈0° on the wheel) for maximum contrast, or use analogous neighbors (±30°) for softer harmonies. Build each companion color into a matching 9-step tonal ramp for full-coverage UI support.

Contrast profile: at 68/255 brightness, this shade excels as a button background, nav-bar fill, or card header. Always test the final foreground-background pair in Chrome Lighthouse or axe-core to catch contrast violations before deployment.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #B61509

What color is #B61509?
This HEX code renders as a deep red shade on screen. Its RGB components (182, 21, 9) create a red-dominant appearance with deep depth.
Is #B61509 a dark or light color?
Dark. The weighted luminance formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B) gives #B61509 a score of 68/255, placing it below the midpoint. This classification affects which text colors achieve adequate contrast.
What colors go well with #B61509?
#B61509 pairs well with contrasting colors opposite it on the color wheel (≈184°) for dynamic compositions. For cohesive, calm palettes, combine it with neighboring hues at ±30° and tinted neutrals in the same red family.
Can I use #B61509 for branding?
Yes. #B61509 works as a brand color when red-family associations — energy, passion, and urgency — align with your positioning. Define it formally in your brand guidelines with permitted tints, shades, and pairing rules for consistent application.
How do I convert #B61509 to other color formats?
The full conversion: RGB(182, 21, 9), HSL(4°, 91%, 37%). CMYK values depend on the print profile but approximate C:29% M:92% Y:96% K:0%. Our converter tools handle all formats instantly.