#B42F1E

Color Details

HEX
#B42F1E
RGB
rgb(180, 47, 30)
HSL
hsl(7, 71%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 83%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.24:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b42f1e
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
White on #b42f1e
Contrast 6.24:1 AA
#b42f1e on Black
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
#b42f1e on White
Contrast 6.24:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c3594b
#d28278
#e1aca5
#902618
#6c1c12
#48130c

Complement & Analogous

#1ea1b3
#b37a1e
#b31e57

Triadic

#1eb330
#301eb3

Monochrome

#48130c #6c1c12 #b42f1e #d28278 #e1aca5 #f0d5d2

Analogous

#b31e57 #ca6289 #b42f1e #c2954b #b37a1e #8f6218

Complementary Mix

#6c1c12 #b42f1e #d28278 #1ea1b3 #6dc2ce #146974

Nearby Colors

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#b42f1f
#b42f0e
#b42f2e

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About #B42F1E

#B42F1E converts to RGB(180, 47, 30) and HSL(7, 71%, 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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#B42F1E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B42F1E?
RGB: 180, 47, 30. Copy as CSS: rgb(180, 47, 30)
Is #B42F1E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B42F1E?
Complement: #1ea1b3.
Does #B42F1E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.24:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.37:1 (AA (large text)).