#B5421C

Color Details

HEX
#B5421C
RGB
rgb(181, 66, 28)
HSL
hsl(15, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.58:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5421c
Contrast 3.76:1 Fail
White on #b5421c
Contrast 5.58:1 AA
#b5421c on Black
Contrast 3.76:1 Fail
#b5421c on White
Contrast 5.58:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c46849
#d38e77
#e1b3a4
#913516
#6d2811
#481a0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c8fb5
#b58f1c
#b51c42

Triadic

#1cb542
#421cb5

Monochrome

#481a0b #6d2811 #b5421c #d38e77 #e1b3a4 #f0d9d2

Analogous

#b51c42 #cb607b #b5421c #c4a549 #b58f1c #917216

Complementary Mix

#6d2811 #b5421c #d38e77 #1c8fb5 #6bb6cf #125d76

Nearby Colors

#b5421b
#b5421d
#b5420c
#b5422c

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About #B5421C

#B5421C converts to RGB(181, 66, 28) and HSL(15, 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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#B5421C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5421C?
RGB: 181, 66, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 66, 28)
Is #B5421C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5421C?
Complement: #1c8fb5.
Does #B5421C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.58:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.76:1 (AA (large text)).