#B5851C

Color Details

HEX
#B5851C
RGB
rgb(181, 133, 28)
HSL
hsl(41, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.34:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5851c
Contrast 6.34:1 AA
White on #b5851c
Contrast 3.31:1 Fail
#b5851c on Black
Contrast 6.34:1 AA
#b5851c on White
Contrast 3.31:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c49d49
#d3b677
#e1cea4
#916a16
#6d5011
#48350b

Complement & Analogous

#1c4db5
#99b51c
#b5381c

Triadic

#1cb585
#851cb5

Monochrome

#48350b #6d5011 #b5851c #d3b677 #e1cea4 #f0e7d2

Analogous

#b5381c #cb7460 #b5851c #adc449 #99b51c #7a9116

Complementary Mix

#6d5011 #b5851c #d3b677 #1c4db5 #6b8bcf #123276

Nearby Colors

#b5851b
#b5851d
#b5850c
#b5852c

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About #B5851C

#B5851C converts to RGB(181, 133, 28) and HSL(41, 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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#B5851C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5851C?
RGB: 181, 133, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 133, 28)
Is #B5851C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5851C?
Complement: #1c4db5.
Does #B5851C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.31:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.34:1 (AA (normal text)).