#B51C32

Color Details

HEX
#B51C32
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 50)
HSL
hsl(351, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 72%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.61:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c32
Contrast 3.18:1 Fail
White on #b51c32
Contrast 6.61:1 AA
#b51c32 on Black
Contrast 3.18:1 Fail
#b51c32 on White
Contrast 6.61:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c4495b
#d37784
#e1a4ad
#911628
#6d111e
#480b14

Complement & Analogous

#1cb59e
#b5521c
#b51c7f

Triadic

#33b51c
#1c33b5

Monochrome

#480b14 #6d111e #b51c32 #d37784 #e1a4ad #f0d2d6

Analogous

#b51c7f #cb60a5 #b51c32 #c47549 #b5521c #914216

Complementary Mix

#6d111e #b51c32 #d37784 #1cb59e #6bcfc0 #127667

Nearby Colors

#b51c31
#b51c33
#b51c22
#b51c42

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About #B51C32

#B51C32 converts to RGB(181, 28, 50) and HSL(351, 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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#B51C32 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C32?
RGB: 181, 28, 50. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 50)
Is #B51C32 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C32?
Complement: #1cb59e.
Does #B51C32 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.61:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.18:1 (AA (large text)).