#B51C36

Color Details

HEX
#B51C36
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 54)
HSL
hsl(350, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 70%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.60:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c36
Contrast 3.18:1 Fail
White on #b51c36
Contrast 6.60:1 AA
#b51c36 on Black
Contrast 3.18:1 Fail
#b51c36 on White
Contrast 6.60:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c4495e
#d37786
#e1a4af
#91162b
#6d1120
#480b16

Complement & Analogous

#1cb59b
#b54f1c
#b51c82

Triadic

#36b51c
#1c36b5

Monochrome

#480b16 #6d1120 #b51c36 #d37786 #e1a4af #f0d2d7

Analogous

#b51c82 #cb60a8 #b51c36 #c47249 #b54f1c #913f16

Complementary Mix

#6d1120 #b51c36 #d37786 #1cb59b #6bcfbe #127665

Nearby Colors

#b51c35
#b51c37
#b51c26
#b51c46

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About #B51C36

#B51C36 converts to RGB(181, 28, 54) and HSL(350, 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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#B51C36 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C36?
RGB: 181, 28, 54. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 54)
Is #B51C36 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C36?
Complement: #1cb59b.
Does #B51C36 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.60:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.18:1 (AA (large text)).