#B1281C

Color Details

HEX
#B1281C
RGB
rgb(177, 40, 28)
HSL
hsl(5, 73%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 84%, 31%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.58:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b1281c
Contrast 3.19:1 Fail
White on #b1281c
Contrast 6.58:1 AA
#b1281c on Black
Contrast 3.19:1 Fail
#b1281c on White
Contrast 6.58:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c15349
#d07e77
#e0a9a4
#8e2016
#6a1811
#47100b

Complement & Analogous

#1ca4b0
#b0721c
#b01c5a

Triadic

#1cb028
#281cb0

Monochrome

#47100b #6a1811 #b1281c #d07e77 #e0a9a4 #efd4d2

Analogous

#b01c5a #c8608c #b1281c #c08e49 #b0721c #8d5b16

Complementary Mix

#6a1811 #b1281c #d07e77 #1ca4b0 #6bc4cc #126b72

Nearby Colors

#b1281b
#b1281d
#b1280c
#b1282c

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About #B1281C

#B1281C converts to RGB(177, 40, 28) and HSL(5, 73%, 40%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B1281C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B1281C?
RGB: 177, 40, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(177, 40, 28)
Is #B1281C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B1281C?
Complement: #1ca4b0.
Does #B1281C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.58:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.19:1 (AA (large text)).