#B5871C

Color Details

HEX
#B5871C
RGB
rgb(181, 135, 28)
HSL
hsl(42, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.45:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5871c
Contrast 6.45:1 AA
White on #b5871c
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
#b5871c on Black
Contrast 6.45:1 AA
#b5871c on White
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c49f49
#d3b777
#e1cfa4
#916c16
#6d5111
#48360b

Complement & Analogous

#1c4ab5
#96b51c
#b53b1c

Triadic

#1cb587
#871cb5

Monochrome

#48360b #6d5111 #b5871c #d3b777 #e1cfa4 #f0e7d2

Analogous

#b53b1c #cb7660 #b5871c #abc449 #96b51c #789116

Complementary Mix

#6d5111 #b5871c #d3b777 #1c4ab5 #6b89cf #123076

Nearby Colors

#b5871b
#b5871d
#b5870c
#b5872c

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About #B5871C

#B5871C converts to RGB(181, 135, 28) and HSL(42, 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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#B5871C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5871C?
RGB: 181, 135, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 135, 28)
Is #B5871C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5871C?
Complement: #1c4ab5.
Does #B5871C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.26:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.45:1 (AA (normal text)).