#B12A2C

Color Details

HEX
#B12A2C
RGB
rgb(177, 42, 44)
HSL
hsl(359, 62%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 75%, 31%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.49:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b12a2c
Contrast 3.24:1 Fail
White on #b12a2c
Contrast 6.49:1 AA
#b12a2c on Black
Contrast 3.24:1 Fail
#b12a2c on White
Contrast 6.49:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c15556
#d07f80
#e0aaab
#8e2223
#6a191a
#471112

Complement & Analogous

#2ab2af
#b26b2a
#b22a70

Triadic

#2cb22a
#2a2cb2

Monochrome

#471112 #6a191a #b12a2c #d07f80 #e0aaab #efd4d5

Analogous

#b22a70 #c96a9b #b12a2c #c18955 #b26b2a #8e5622

Complementary Mix

#6a191a #b12a2c #d07f80 #2ab2af #75cdcb #1b7472

Nearby Colors

#b12a2b
#b12a2d
#b12a1c
#b12a3c

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About #B12A2C

#B12A2C converts to RGB(177, 42, 44) and HSL(359, 62%, 43%). 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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#B12A2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B12A2C?
RGB: 177, 42, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(177, 42, 44)
Is #B12A2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B12A2C?
Complement: #2ab2af.
Does #B12A2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.49:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.24:1 (AA (large text)).