#B5261C

Color Details

HEX
#B5261C
RGB
rgb(181, 38, 28)
HSL
hsl(4, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.44:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5261c
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
White on #b5261c
Contrast 6.44:1 AA
#b5261c on Black
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
#b5261c on White
Contrast 6.44:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c45149
#d37d77
#e1a8a4
#911e16
#6d1711
#480f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1cabb5
#b5731c
#b51c5e

Triadic

#1cb526
#261cb5

Monochrome

#480f0b #6d1711 #b5261c #d37d77 #e1a8a4 #f0d4d2

Analogous

#b51c5e #cb608e #b5261c #c48f49 #b5731c #915c16

Complementary Mix

#6d1711 #b5261c #d37d77 #1cabb5 #6bc8cf #126f76

Nearby Colors

#b5261b
#b5261d
#b5260c
#b5262c

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About #B5261C

#B5261C converts to RGB(181, 38, 28) and HSL(4, 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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#B5261C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5261C?
RGB: 181, 38, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 38, 28)
Is #B5261C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5261C?
Complement: #1cabb5.
Does #B5261C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.44:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.26:1 (AA (large text)).