#B51D27

Color Details

HEX
#B51D27
RGB
rgb(181, 29, 39)
HSL
hsl(356, 72%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 78%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.63:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51d27
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
White on #b51d27
Contrast 6.63:1 AA
#b51d27 on Black
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
#b51d27 on White
Contrast 6.63:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44a52
#d3777d
#e1a5a9
#91171f
#6d1117
#480c10

Complement & Analogous

#1db4aa
#b45f1d
#b41d73

Triadic

#27b41d
#1d27b4

Monochrome

#480c10 #6d1117 #b51d27 #d3777d #e1a5a9 #f0d2d4

Analogous

#b41d73 #cb619d #b51d27 #c37f4a #b45f1d #904c17

Complementary Mix

#6d1117 #b51d27 #d3777d #1db4aa #6ccec8 #13756f

Nearby Colors

#b51d26
#b51d28
#b51d17
#b51d37

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About #B51D27

#B51D27 converts to RGB(181, 29, 39) and HSL(356, 72%, 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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#B51D27 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51D27?
RGB: 181, 29, 39. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 29, 39)
Is #B51D27 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51D27?
Complement: #1db4aa.
Does #B51D27 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.63:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.17:1 (AA (large text)).