#B52E1C

Color Details

HEX
#B52E1C
RGB
rgb(181, 46, 28)
HSL
hsl(7, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.23:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b52e1c
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
White on #b52e1c
Contrast 6.23:1 AA
#b52e1c on Black
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
#b52e1c on White
Contrast 6.23:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c45849
#d38277
#e1aba4
#912516
#6d1c11
#48120b

Complement & Analogous

#1ca3b5
#b57a1c
#b51c57

Triadic

#1cb52e
#2e1cb5

Monochrome

#48120b #6d1c11 #b52e1c #d38277 #e1aba4 #f0d5d2

Analogous

#b51c57 #cb6089 #b52e1c #c49549 #b57a1c #916216

Complementary Mix

#6d1c11 #b52e1c #d38277 #1ca3b5 #6bc3cf #126a76

Nearby Colors

#b52e1b
#b52e1d
#b52e0c
#b52e2c

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About #B52E1C

#B52E1C converts to RGB(181, 46, 28) and HSL(7, 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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#B52E1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B52E1C?
RGB: 181, 46, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 46, 28)
Is #B52E1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B52E1C?
Complement: #1ca3b5.
Does #B52E1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.23:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.37:1 (AA (large text)).