#B51C3E

Color Details

HEX
#B51C3E
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 62)
HSL
hsl(347, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 66%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.56:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c3e
Contrast 3.20:1 Fail
White on #b51c3e
Contrast 6.56:1 AA
#b51c3e on Black
Contrast 3.20:1 Fail
#b51c3e on White
Contrast 6.56:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44965
#d3778b
#e1a4b2
#911632
#6d1125
#480b19

Complement & Analogous

#1cb594
#b5471c
#b51c8a

Triadic

#3db51c
#1c3db5

Monochrome

#480b19 #6d1125 #b51c3e #d3778b #e1a4b2 #f0d2d8

Analogous

#b51c8a #cb60ad #b51c3e #c46c49 #b5471c #913916

Complementary Mix

#6d1125 #b51c3e #d3778b #1cb594 #6bcfb9 #127660

Nearby Colors

#b51c3d
#b51c3f
#b51c2e
#b51c4e

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About #B51C3E

#B51C3E converts to RGB(181, 28, 62) and HSL(347, 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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#B51C3E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C3E?
RGB: 181, 28, 62. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 62)
Is #B51C3E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C3E?
Complement: #1cb594.
Does #B51C3E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.56:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.20:1 (AA (large text)).