#B9232C

Color Details

HEX
#B9232C
RGB
rgb(185, 35, 44)
HSL
hsl(356, 68%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 76%, 27%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.29:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9232c
Contrast 3.34:1 Fail
White on #b9232c
Contrast 6.29:1 AA
#b9232c on Black
Contrast 3.34:1 Fail
#b9232c on White
Contrast 6.29:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c74f56
#d57b80
#e3a7ab
#941c23
#6f151a
#4a0e12

Complement & Analogous

#23b8ae
#b86423
#b82378

Triadic

#2db823
#232db8

Monochrome

#4a0e12 #6f151a #b9232c #d57b80 #e3a7ab #f1d3d5

Analogous

#b82378 #cd65a1 #b9232c #c6834f #b86423 #93501c

Complementary Mix

#6f151a #b9232c #d57b80 #23b8ae #70d1ca #177871

Nearby Colors

#b9232b
#b9232d
#b9231c
#b9233c

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About #B9232C

#B9232C converts to RGB(185, 35, 44) and HSL(356, 68%, 43%). 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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#B9232C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9232C?
RGB: 185, 35, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 35, 44)
Is #B9232C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9232C?
Complement: #23b8ae.
Does #B9232C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.29:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.34:1 (AA (large text)).