#B51C3B

Color Details

HEX
#B51C3B
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 59)
HSL
hsl(348, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 67%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.57:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c3b
Contrast 3.19:1 Fail
White on #b51c3b
Contrast 6.57:1 AA
#b51c3b on Black
Contrast 3.19:1 Fail
#b51c3b on White
Contrast 6.57:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44962
#d37789
#e1a4b1
#91162f
#6d1123
#480b18

Complement & Analogous

#1cb596
#b54a1c
#b51c87

Triadic

#3bb51c
#1c3bb5

Monochrome

#480b18 #6d1123 #b51c3b #d37789 #e1a4b1 #f0d2d8

Analogous

#b51c87 #cb60ab #b51c3b #c46e49 #b54a1c #913b16

Complementary Mix

#6d1123 #b51c3b #d37789 #1cb596 #6bcfbb #127662

Nearby Colors

#b51c3a
#b51c3c
#b51c2b
#b51c4b

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About #B51C3B

#B51C3B converts to RGB(181, 28, 59) and HSL(348, 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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#B51C3B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C3B?
RGB: 181, 28, 59. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 59)
Is #B51C3B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C3B?
Complement: #1cb596.
Does #B51C3B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.57:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.19:1 (AA (large text)).