#B52B1C

Color Details

HEX
#B52B1C
RGB
rgb(181, 43, 28)
HSL
hsl(6, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b52b1c
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail
White on #b52b1c
Contrast 6.31:1 AA
#b52b1c on Black
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail
#b52b1c on White
Contrast 6.31:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c45549
#d38077
#e1aaa4
#912216
#6d1a11
#48110b

Complement & Analogous

#1ca6b5
#b5781c
#b51c59

Triadic

#1cb52b
#2b1cb5

Monochrome

#48110b #6d1a11 #b52b1c #d38077 #e1aaa4 #f0d5d2

Analogous

#b51c59 #cb608b #b52b1c #c49349 #b5781c #916016

Complementary Mix

#6d1a11 #b52b1c #d38077 #1ca6b5 #6bc5cf #126c76

Nearby Colors

#b52b1b
#b52b1d
#b52b0c
#b52b2c

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About #B52B1C

#B52B1C converts to RGB(181, 43, 28) and HSL(6, 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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#B52B1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B52B1C?
RGB: 181, 43, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 43, 28)
Is #B52B1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B52B1C?
Complement: #1ca6b5.
Does #B52B1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.31:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.33:1 (AA (large text)).