#B2742C

Color Details

HEX
#B2742C
RGB
rgb(178, 116, 44)
HSL
hsl(32, 60%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 75%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b2742c
Contrast 5.43:1 AA
White on #b2742c
Contrast 3.87:1 Fail
#b2742c on Black
Contrast 5.43:1 AA
#b2742c on White
Contrast 3.87:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c19056
#d1ac80
#e0c7ab
#8e5d23
#6b461a
#472e12

Complement & Analogous

#2d6cb4
#afb42d
#b4312d

Triadic

#2db475
#752db4

Monochrome

#472e12 #6b461a #b2742c #d1ac80 #e0c7ab #f0e3d5

Analogous

#b4312d #cb6f6c #b2742c #bfc357 #afb42d #8c9024

Complementary Mix

#6b461a #b2742c #d1ac80 #2d6cb4 #779fce #1d4675

Nearby Colors

#b2742b
#b2742d
#b2741c
#b2743c

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About #B2742C

#B2742C converts to RGB(178, 116, 44) and HSL(32, 60%, 44%). 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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#B2742C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B2742C?
RGB: 178, 116, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(178, 116, 44)
Is #B2742C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B2742C?
Complement: #2d6cb4.
Does #B2742C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.87:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.43:1 (AA (normal text)).