#B81C1E

Color Details

HEX
#B81C1E
RGB
rgb(184, 28, 30)
HSL
hsl(359, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 84%, 28%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.52:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b81c1e
Contrast 3.22:1 Fail
White on #b81c1e
Contrast 6.52:1 AA
#b81c1e on Black
Contrast 3.22:1 Fail
#b81c1e on White
Contrast 6.52:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c6494b
#d47778
#e3a4a5
#931618
#6e1112
#4a0b0c

Complement & Analogous

#1cbab8
#ba681c
#ba1c6e

Triadic

#1eba1c
#1c1eba

Monochrome

#4a0b0c #6e1112 #b81c1e #d47778 #e3a4a5 #f1d2d2

Analogous

#ba1c6e #cf609a #b81c1e #c88649 #ba681c #955316

Complementary Mix

#6e1112 #b81c1e #d47778 #1cbab8 #6bd2d1 #127978

Nearby Colors

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#b81c1f
#b81c0e
#b81c2e

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About #B81C1E

#B81C1E converts to RGB(184, 28, 30) and HSL(359, 74%, 42%). 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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#B81C1E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B81C1E?
RGB: 184, 28, 30. Copy as CSS: rgb(184, 28, 30)
Is #B81C1E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B81C1E?
Complement: #1cbab8.
Does #B81C1E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.52:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.22:1 (AA (large text)).