#B23E3D

Color Details

HEX
#B23E3D
RGB
rgb(178, 62, 61)
HSL
hsl(1, 49%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 66%, 30%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.75:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b23e3d
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
White on #b23e3d
Contrast 5.75:1 AA
#b23e3d on Black
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
#b23e3d on White
Contrast 5.75:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c16564
#d18b8b
#e0b2b1
#8e3231
#6b2525
#471918

Complement & Analogous

#3db1b3
#b37a3d
#b33d76

Triadic

#3db33f
#3f3db3

Monochrome

#471918 #6b2525 #b23e3d #d18b8b #e0b2b1 #f0d8d8

Analogous

#b33d76 #ca779f #b23e3d #c29564 #b37a3d #8f6231

Complementary Mix

#6b2525 #b23e3d #d18b8b #3db1b3 #81ccce #287374

Nearby Colors

#b23e3c
#b23e3e
#b23e2d
#b23e4d

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About #B23E3D

#B23E3D converts to RGB(178, 62, 61) and HSL(1, 49%, 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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#B23E3D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B23E3D?
RGB: 178, 62, 61. Copy as CSS: rgb(178, 62, 61)
Is #B23E3D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B23E3D?
Complement: #3db1b3.
Does #B23E3D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.75:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.65:1 (AA (large text)).