#B42F1D

Color Details

HEX
#B42F1D
RGB
rgb(180, 47, 29)
HSL
hsl(7, 72%, 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 #b42f1d
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
White on #b42f1d
Contrast 6.24:1 AA
#b42f1d on Black
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
#b42f1d on White
Contrast 6.24:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c3594a
#d28277
#e1aca5
#902617
#6c1c11
#48130c

Complement & Analogous

#1da2b4
#b47a1d
#b41d57

Triadic

#1db42f
#2f1db4

Monochrome

#48130c #6c1c11 #b42f1d #d28277 #e1aca5 #f0d5d2

Analogous

#b41d57 #cb6189 #b42f1d #c3954a #b47a1d #906217

Complementary Mix

#6c1c11 #b42f1d #d28277 #1da2b4 #6cc3ce #136975

Nearby Colors

#b42f1c
#b42f1e
#b42f0d
#b42f2d

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About #B42F1D

#B42F1D converts to RGB(180, 47, 29) and HSL(7, 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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#B42F1D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B42F1D?
RGB: 180, 47, 29. Copy as CSS: rgb(180, 47, 29)
Is #B42F1D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B42F1D?
Complement: #1da2b4.
Does #B42F1D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.24:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.37:1 (AA (large text)).