#B9231C

Color Details

HEX
#B9231C
RGB
rgb(185, 35, 28)
HSL
hsl(3, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 85%, 27%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9231c
Contrast 3.32:1 Fail
White on #b9231c
Contrast 6.33:1 AA
#b9231c on Black
Contrast 3.32:1 Fail
#b9231c on White
Contrast 6.33:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c74f49
#d57b77
#e3a7a4
#941c16
#6f1511
#4a0e0b

Complement & Analogous

#1cb2ba
#ba731c
#ba1c63

Triadic

#1cba24
#241cba

Monochrome

#4a0e0b #6f1511 #b9231c #d57b77 #e3a7a4 #f1d3d2

Analogous

#ba1c63 #cf6092 #b9231c #c88f49 #ba731c #955c16

Complementary Mix

#6f1511 #b9231c #d57b77 #1cb2ba #6bcdd2 #127479

Nearby Colors

#b9231b
#b9231d
#b9230c
#b9232c

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About #B9231C

#B9231C converts to RGB(185, 35, 28) and HSL(3, 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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#B9231C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9231C?
RGB: 185, 35, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 35, 28)
Is #B9231C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9231C?
Complement: #1cb2ba.
Does #B9231C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.33:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.32:1 (AA (large text)).