#B5241C

Color Details

HEX
#B5241C
RGB
rgb(181, 36, 28)
HSL
hsl(3, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.49:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5241c
Contrast 3.23:1 Fail
White on #b5241c
Contrast 6.49:1 AA
#b5241c on Black
Contrast 3.23:1 Fail
#b5241c on White
Contrast 6.49:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c45049
#d37c77
#e1a7a4
#911d16
#6d1611
#480e0b

Complement & Analogous

#1cadb5
#b5701c
#b51c61

Triadic

#1cb524
#241cb5

Monochrome

#480e0b #6d1611 #b5241c #d37c77 #e1a7a4 #f0d3d2

Analogous

#b51c61 #cb6090 #b5241c #c48d49 #b5701c #915a16

Complementary Mix

#6d1611 #b5241c #d37c77 #1cadb5 #6bcacf #127076

Nearby Colors

#b5241b
#b5241d
#b5240c
#b5242c

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About #B5241C

#B5241C converts to RGB(181, 36, 28) and HSL(3, 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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#B5241C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5241C?
RGB: 181, 36, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 36, 28)
Is #B5241C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5241C?
Complement: #1cadb5.
Does #B5241C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.49:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.23:1 (AA (large text)).