#B51C25

Color Details

HEX
#B51C25
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 37)
HSL
hsl(356, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 80%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c25
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
White on #b51c25
Contrast 6.65:1 AA
#b51c25 on Black
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
#b51c25 on White
Contrast 6.65:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44951
#d3777c
#e1a4a8
#91161e
#6d1116
#480b0f

Complement & Analogous

#1cb5ab
#b55e1c
#b51c73

Triadic

#26b51c
#1c26b5

Monochrome

#480b0f #6d1116 #b51c25 #d3777c #e1a4a8 #f0d2d3

Analogous

#b51c73 #cb609d #b51c25 #c47e49 #b55e1c #914b16

Complementary Mix

#6d1116 #b51c25 #d3777c #1cb5ab #6bcfc8 #12766f

Nearby Colors

#b51c24
#b51c26
#b51c15
#b51c35

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About #B51C25

#B51C25 converts to RGB(181, 28, 37) and HSL(356, 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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#B51C25 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C25?
RGB: 181, 28, 37. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 37)
Is #B51C25 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C25?
Complement: #1cb5ab.
Does #B51C25 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.65:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.16:1 (AA (large text)).