#B51C2D

Color Details

HEX
#B51C2D
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 45)
HSL
hsl(353, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 75%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.63:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c2d
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
White on #b51c2d
Contrast 6.63:1 AA
#b51c2d on Black
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
#b51c2d on White
Contrast 6.63:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44957
#d37781
#e1a4ab
#911624
#6d111b
#480b12

Complement & Analogous

#1cb5a3
#b5571c
#b51c7a

Triadic

#2eb51c
#1c2eb5

Monochrome

#480b12 #6d111b #b51c2d #d37781 #e1a4ab #f0d2d5

Analogous

#b51c7a #cb60a2 #b51c2d #c47949 #b5571c #914616

Complementary Mix

#6d111b #b51c2d #d37781 #1cb5a3 #6bcfc3 #12766a

Nearby Colors

#b51c2c
#b51c2e
#b51c1d
#b51c3d

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About #B51C2D

#B51C2D converts to RGB(181, 28, 45) and HSL(353, 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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#B51C2D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C2D?
RGB: 181, 28, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 45)
Is #B51C2D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C2D?
Complement: #1cb5a3.
Does #B51C2D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.63:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.17:1 (AA (large text)).