#B42A1D

Color Details

HEX
#B42A1D
RGB
rgb(180, 42, 29)
HSL
hsl(5, 72%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 84%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.38:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b42a1d
Contrast 3.29:1 Fail
White on #b42a1d
Contrast 6.38:1 AA
#b42a1d on Black
Contrast 3.29:1 Fail
#b42a1d on White
Contrast 6.38:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c3554a
#d27f77
#e1aaa5
#902217
#6c1911
#48110c

Complement & Analogous

#1da7b4
#b4751d
#b41d5c

Triadic

#1db42a
#2a1db4

Monochrome

#48110c #6c1911 #b42a1d #d27f77 #e1aaa5 #f0d4d2

Analogous

#b41d5c #cb618d #b42a1d #c3914a #b4751d #905e17

Complementary Mix

#6c1911 #b42a1d #d27f77 #1da7b4 #6cc6ce #136d75

Nearby Colors

#b42a1c
#b42a1e
#b42a0d
#b42a2d

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About #B42A1D

#B42A1D converts to RGB(180, 42, 29) and HSL(5, 72%, 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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#B42A1D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B42A1D?
RGB: 180, 42, 29. Copy as CSS: rgb(180, 42, 29)
Is #B42A1D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B42A1D?
Complement: #1da7b4.
Does #B42A1D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.38:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.29:1 (AA (large text)).