#B2280C

Color Details

HEX
#B2280C
RGB
rgb(178, 40, 12)
HSL
hsl(10, 87%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 93%, 30%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.56:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b2280c
Contrast 3.20:1 Fail
White on #b2280c
Contrast 6.56:1 AA
#b2280c on Black
Contrast 3.20:1 Fail
#b2280c on White
Contrast 6.56:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c1533d
#d17e6d
#e0a99e
#8e200a
#6b1807
#471005

Complement & Analogous

#0c95b0
#b07a0c
#b00c43

Triadic

#0cb028
#280cb0

Monochrome

#471005 #6b1807 #b2280c #d17e6d #e0a99e #f0d4ce

Analogous

#b00c43 #c8557b #b2280c #c0953d #b07a0c #8d620a

Complementary Mix

#6b1807 #b2280c #d17e6d #0c95b0 #61bacc #086172

Nearby Colors

#b2280b
#b2280d
#b227fc
#b2281c

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About #B2280C

#B2280C converts to RGB(178, 40, 12) and HSL(10, 87%, 37%). 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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#B2280C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B2280C?
RGB: 178, 40, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(178, 40, 12)
Is #B2280C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B2280C?
Complement: #0c95b0.
Does #B2280C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.56:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.20:1 (AA (large text)).