#B5001C

Color Details

HEX
#B5001C
RGB
rgb(181, 0, 28)
HSL
hsl(351, 100%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.04:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5001c
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
White on #b5001c
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA
#b5001c on Black
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
#b5001c on White
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#c43349
#d36677
#e199a4
#910016
#6d0011
#48000b

Complement & Analogous

#00b398
#b33e00
#b30074

Triadic

#1bb300
#001bb3

Monochrome

#48000b #6d0011 #b5001c #d36677 #e199a4 #f0ccd2

Analogous

#b30074 #ca4d9e #b5001c #c26533 #b33e00 #8f3200

Complementary Mix

#6d0011 #b5001c #d36677 #00b398 #59cebc #007463

Nearby Colors

#b5001b
#b5001d
#b5000c
#b5002c

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About #B5001C

#B5001C converts to RGB(181, 0, 28) and HSL(351, 100%, 35%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#B5001C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5001C?
RGB: 181, 0, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 0, 28)
Is #B5001C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5001C?
Complement: #00b398.
Does #B5001C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.04:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.98:1 (Fails AA).