#B51C42

Color Details

HEX
#B51C42
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 66)
HSL
hsl(345, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 64%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.54:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c42
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail
White on #b51c42
Contrast 6.54:1 AA
#b51c42 on Black
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail
#b51c42 on White
Contrast 6.54:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44968
#d3778e
#e1a4b3
#911635
#6d1128
#480b1a

Complement & Analogous

#1cb58f
#b5421c
#b51c8f

Triadic

#42b51c
#1c42b5

Monochrome

#480b1a #6d1128 #b51c42 #d3778e #e1a4b3 #f0d2d9

Analogous

#b51c8f #cb60b1 #b51c42 #c46849 #b5421c #913516

Complementary Mix

#6d1128 #b51c42 #d3778e #1cb58f #6bcfb6 #12765d

Nearby Colors

#b51c41
#b51c43
#b51c32
#b51c52

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About #B51C42

#B51C42 converts to RGB(181, 28, 66) and HSL(345, 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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#B51C42 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C42?
RGB: 181, 28, 66. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 66)
Is #B51C42 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C42?
Complement: #1cb58f.
Does #B51C42 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.54:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.21:1 (AA (large text)).