#B23E3C

Color Details

HEX
#B23E3C
RGB
rgb(178, 62, 60)
HSL
hsl(1, 50%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 66%, 30%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.76:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b23e3c
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
White on #b23e3c
Contrast 5.76:1 AA
#b23e3c on Black
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
#b23e3c on White
Contrast 5.76:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c16563
#d18b8a
#e0b2b1
#8e3230
#6b2524
#471918

Complement & Analogous

#3cb2b4
#b47a3c
#b43c76

Triadic

#3cb43e
#3e3cb4

Monochrome

#471918 #6b2524 #b23e3c #d18b8a #e0b2b1 #f0d8d8

Analogous

#b43c76 #cb779f #b23e3c #c39563 #b47a3c #906230

Complementary Mix

#6b2524 #b23e3c #d18b8a #3cb2b4 #80cdce #277475

Nearby Colors

#b23e3b
#b23e3d
#b23e2c
#b23e4c

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About #B23E3C

#B23E3C converts to RGB(178, 62, 60) and HSL(1, 50%, 47%). 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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#B23E3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B23E3C?
RGB: 178, 62, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(178, 62, 60)
Is #B23E3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B23E3C?
Complement: #3cb2b4.
Does #B23E3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.76:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.65:1 (AA (large text)).