#B51E0C

Color Details

HEX
#B51E0C
RGB
rgb(181, 30, 12)
HSL
hsl(6, 88%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 93%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b51e0c
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
White on #b51e0c
Contrast 6.65:1 AA
#b51e0c on Black
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
#b51e0c on White
Contrast 6.65:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44b3d
#d3786d
#e1a59e
#91180a
#6d1207
#480c05

Complement & Analogous

#0ca5b6
#b6720c
#b60c50

Triadic

#0cb61d
#1d0cb6

Monochrome

#480c05 #6d1207 #b51e0c #d3786d #e1a59e #f0d2ce

Analogous

#b60c50 #cc5585 #b51e0c #c58e3d #b6720c #925b0a

Complementary Mix

#6d1207 #b51e0c #d3786d #0ca5b6 #61c5d0 #086b76

Nearby Colors

#b51e0b
#b51e0d
#b51dfc
#b51e1c

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About #B51E0C

#B51E0C converts to RGB(181, 30, 12) and HSL(6, 88%, 38%). 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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#B51E0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51E0C?
RGB: 181, 30, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 30, 12)
Is #B51E0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51E0C?
Complement: #0ca5b6.
Does #B51E0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.65:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.16:1 (AA (large text)).