#B3240C

Color Details

HEX
#B3240C
RGB
rgb(179, 36, 12)
HSL
hsl(9, 87%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 93%, 30%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.62:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3240c
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
White on #b3240c
Contrast 6.62:1 AA
#b3240c on Black
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
#b3240c on White
Contrast 6.62:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c2503d
#d17c6d
#e1a79e
#8f1d0a
#6b1607
#480e05

Complement & Analogous

#0c98b0
#b0770c
#b00c46

Triadic

#0cb025
#250cb0

Monochrome

#480e05 #6b1607 #b3240c #d17c6d #e1a79e #f0d3ce

Analogous

#b00c46 #c8557e #b3240c #c0923d #b0770c #8d5f0a

Complementary Mix

#6b1607 #b3240c #d17c6d #0c98b0 #61bccc #086372

Nearby Colors

#b3240b
#b3240d
#b323fc
#b3241c

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About #B3240C

#B3240C converts to RGB(179, 36, 12) and HSL(9, 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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#B3240C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3240C?
RGB: 179, 36, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 36, 12)
Is #B3240C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3240C?
Complement: #0c98b0.
Does #B3240C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.62:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.17:1 (AA (large text)).