#B51E0D

Color Details

HEX
#B51E0D
RGB
rgb(181, 30, 13)
HSL
hsl(6, 87%, 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 #b51e0d
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
White on #b51e0d
Contrast 6.65:1 AA
#b51e0d on Black
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
#b51e0d on White
Contrast 6.65:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c44b3d
#d3786e
#e1a59e
#91180a
#6d1208
#480c05

Complement & Analogous

#0da4b5
#b5720d
#b50d50

Triadic

#0db51d
#1d0db5

Monochrome

#480c05 #6d1208 #b51e0d #d3786e #e1a59e #f0d2cf

Analogous

#b50d50 #cb5685 #b51e0d #c48e3d #b5720d #915b0a

Complementary Mix

#6d1208 #b51e0d #d3786e #0da4b5 #62c4cf #086b76

Nearby Colors

#b51e0c
#b51e0e
#b51dfd
#b51e1d

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About #B51E0D

#B51E0D converts to RGB(181, 30, 13) and HSL(6, 87%, 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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#B51E0D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B51E0D?
RGB: 181, 30, 13. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 30, 13)
Is #B51E0D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B51E0D?
Complement: #0da4b5.
Does #B51E0D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.65:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.16:1 (AA (large text)).