#B51C48

Color Details

HEX
#B51C48
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 72)
HSL
hsl(343, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 60%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.51:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51c48
Contrast 3.22:1 Fail
White on #b51c48
Contrast 6.51:1 AA
#b51c48 on Black
Contrast 3.22:1 Fail
#b51c48 on White
Contrast 6.51:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c4496d
#d37791
#e1a4b6
#91163a
#6d112b
#480b1d

Complement & Analogous

#1cb58a
#b53d1c
#b51c94

Triadic

#47b51c
#1c47b5

Monochrome

#480b1d #6d112b #b51c48 #d37791 #e1a4b6 #f0d2da

Analogous

#b51c94 #cb60b4 #b51c48 #c46449 #b53d1c #913116

Complementary Mix

#6d112b #b51c48 #d37791 #1cb58a #6bcfb3 #12765a

Nearby Colors

#b51c47
#b51c49
#b51c38
#b51c58

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About #B51C48

#B51C48 converts to RGB(181, 28, 72) and HSL(343, 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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#B51C48 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51C48?
RGB: 181, 28, 72. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 28, 72)
Is #B51C48 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51C48?
Complement: #1cb58a.
Does #B51C48 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.51:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.22:1 (AA (large text)).