#B3821C

Color Details

HEX
#B3821C
RGB
rgb(179, 130, 28)
HSL
hsl(41, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 84%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.13:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3821c
Contrast 6.13:1 AA
White on #b3821c
Contrast 3.43:1 Fail
#b3821c on Black
Contrast 6.13:1 AA
#b3821c on White
Contrast 3.43:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c29b49
#d1b477
#e1cda4
#8f6816
#6b4e11
#48340b

Complement & Analogous

#1c4db5
#99b51c
#b5381c

Triadic

#1cb585
#851cb5

Monochrome

#48340b #6b4e11 #b3821c #d1b477 #e1cda4 #f0e6d2

Analogous

#b5381c #cb7460 #b3821c #adc449 #99b51c #7a9116

Complementary Mix

#6b4e11 #b3821c #d1b477 #1c4db5 #6b8bcf #123276

Nearby Colors

#b3821b
#b3821d
#b3820c
#b3822c

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About #B3821C

#B3821C converts to RGB(179, 130, 28) and HSL(41, 73%, 41%). 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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#B3821C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3821C?
RGB: 179, 130, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 130, 28)
Is #B3821C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3821C?
Complement: #1c4db5.
Does #B3821C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.43:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.13:1 (AA (normal text)).