#B8532B

Color Details

HEX
#B8532B
RGB
rgb(184, 83, 43)
HSL
hsl(17, 62%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 77%, 28%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.87:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b8532b
Contrast 4.31:1 Fail
White on #b8532b
Contrast 4.87:1 AA
#b8532b on Black
Contrast 4.31:1 Fail
#b8532b on White
Contrast 4.87:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c67555
#d49880
#e3baaa
#934222
#6e321a
#4a2111

Complement & Analogous

#2c92ba
#ba9b2c
#ba2c4a

Triadic

#2cba54
#542cba

Monochrome

#4a2111 #6e321a #b8532b #d49880 #e3baaa #f1ddd5

Analogous

#ba2c4a #cf6b80 #b8532b #c8af56 #ba9b2c #957c23

Complementary Mix

#6e321a #b8532b #d49880 #2c92ba #76b8d2 #1d5f79

Nearby Colors

#b8532a
#b8532c
#b8531b
#b8533b

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About #B8532B

#B8532B converts to RGB(184, 83, 43) and HSL(17, 62%, 45%). 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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#B8532B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B8532B?
RGB: 184, 83, 43. Copy as CSS: rgb(184, 83, 43)
Is #B8532B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B8532B?
Complement: #2c92ba.
Does #B8532B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.87:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.31:1 (AA (large text)).