#B2740C

Color Details

HEX
#B2740C
RGB
rgb(178, 116, 12)
HSL
hsl(38, 87%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 93%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.40:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b2740c
Contrast 5.40:1 AA
White on #b2740c
Contrast 3.89:1 Fail
#b2740c on Black
Contrast 5.40:1 AA
#b2740c on White
Contrast 3.89:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c1903d
#d1ac6d
#e0c79e
#8e5d0a
#6b4607
#472e05

Complement & Analogous

#0c48b0
#9bb00c
#b0220c

Triadic

#0cb074
#740cb0

Monochrome

#472e05 #6b4607 #b2740c #d1ac6d #e0c79e #f0e3ce

Analogous

#b0220c #c86455 #b2740c #afc03d #9bb00c #7c8d0a

Complementary Mix

#6b4607 #b2740c #d1ac6d #0c48b0 #6188cc #082f72

Nearby Colors

#b2740b
#b2740d
#b273fc
#b2741c

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About #B2740C

#B2740C converts to RGB(178, 116, 12) and HSL(38, 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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#B2740C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B2740C?
RGB: 178, 116, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(178, 116, 12)
Is #B2740C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B2740C?
Complement: #0c48b0.
Does #B2740C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.89:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.40:1 (AA (normal text)).