#B51C2F

Color Details

HEX
#B51C2F
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 47)
HSL
hsl(353, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 74%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.62:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c2f
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
White on #b51c2f
Contrast 6.62:1 AA
#b51c2f on Black
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
#b51c2f on White
Contrast 6.62:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44959
#d37782
#e1a4ac
#911626
#6d111c
#480b13

Complement & Analogous

#1cb5a3
#b5571c
#b51c7a

Triadic

#2eb51c
#1c2eb5

Monochrome

#480b13 #6d111c #b51c2f #d37782 #e1a4ac #f0d2d5

Analogous

#b51c7a #cb60a2 #b51c2f #c47949 #b5571c #914616

Complementary Mix

#6d111c #b51c2f #d37782 #1cb5a3 #6bcfc3 #12766a

Nearby Colors

#b51c2e
#b51c30
#b51c1f
#b51c3f

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About #B51C2F

#B51C2F converts to RGB(181, 28, 47) 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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#B51C2F FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C2F?
RGB: 181, 28, 47. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 47)
Is #B51C2F a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C2F?
Complement: #1cb5a3.
Does #B51C2F have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.62:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.17:1 (AA (large text)).