#B1511C

Color Details

HEX
#B1511C
RGB
rgb(177, 81, 28)
HSL
hsl(21, 73%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 84%, 31%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b1511c
Contrast 4.06:1 Fail
White on #b1511c
Contrast 5.17:1 AA
#b1511c on Black
Contrast 4.06:1 Fail
#b1511c on White
Contrast 5.17:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c17449
#d09777
#e0b9a4
#8e4116
#6a3111
#47200b

Complement & Analogous

#1c7cb0
#b09a1c
#b01c32

Triadic

#1cb050
#501cb0

Monochrome

#47200b #6a3111 #b1511c #d09777 #e0b9a4 #efdcd2

Analogous

#b01c32 #c86070 #b1511c #c0ae49 #b09a1c #8d7b16

Complementary Mix

#6a3111 #b1511c #d09777 #1c7cb0 #6baacc #125172

Nearby Colors

#b1511b
#b1511d
#b1510c
#b1512c

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About #B1511C

#B1511C converts to RGB(177, 81, 28) and HSL(21, 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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#B1511C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B1511C?
RGB: 177, 81, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(177, 81, 28)
Is #B1511C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B1511C?
Complement: #1c7cb0.
Does #B1511C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.17:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.06:1 (AA (large text)).