#B42F1C

Color Details

HEX
#B42F1C
RGB
rgb(180, 47, 28)
HSL
hsl(8, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 84%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.24:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b42f1c
Contrast 3.36:1 Fail
White on #b42f1c
Contrast 6.24:1 AA
#b42f1c on Black
Contrast 3.36:1 Fail
#b42f1c on White
Contrast 6.24:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c35949
#d28277
#e1aca4
#902616
#6c1c11
#48130b

Complement & Analogous

#1ca1b5
#b57d1c
#b51c54

Triadic

#1cb531
#311cb5

Monochrome

#48130b #6c1c11 #b42f1c #d28277 #e1aca4 #f0d5d2

Analogous

#b51c54 #cb6087 #b42f1c #c49749 #b57d1c #916416

Complementary Mix

#6c1c11 #b42f1c #d28277 #1ca1b5 #6bc2cf #126976

Nearby Colors

#b42f1b
#b42f1d
#b42f0c
#b42f2c

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About #B42F1C

#B42F1C converts to RGB(180, 47, 28) and HSL(8, 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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#B42F1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B42F1C?
RGB: 180, 47, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(180, 47, 28)
Is #B42F1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B42F1C?
Complement: #1ca1b5.
Does #B42F1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.24:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.36:1 (AA (large text)).