#B5401C

Color Details

HEX
#B5401C
RGB
rgb(181, 64, 28)
HSL
hsl(14, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5401c
Contrast 3.71:1 Fail
White on #b5401c
Contrast 5.65:1 AA
#b5401c on Black
Contrast 3.71:1 Fail
#b5401c on White
Contrast 5.65:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c46649
#d38c77
#e1b3a4
#913316
#6d2611
#481a0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c91b5
#b58c1c
#b51c45

Triadic

#1cb540
#401cb5

Monochrome

#481a0b #6d2611 #b5401c #d38c77 #e1b3a4 #f0d9d2

Analogous

#b51c45 #cb607d #b5401c #c4a349 #b58c1c #917016

Complementary Mix

#6d2611 #b5401c #d38c77 #1c91b5 #6bb8cf #125e76

Nearby Colors

#b5401b
#b5401d
#b5400c
#b5402c

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About #B5401C

#B5401C converts to RGB(181, 64, 28) and HSL(14, 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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#B5401C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5401C?
RGB: 181, 64, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 64, 28)
Is #B5401C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5401C?
Complement: #1c91b5.
Does #B5401C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.65:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.71:1 (AA (large text)).