#B9531C

Color Details

HEX
#B9531C
RGB
rgb(185, 83, 28)
HSL
hsl(21, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 85%, 27%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.86:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9531c
Contrast 4.32:1 Fail
White on #b9531c
Contrast 4.86:1 AA
#b9531c on Black
Contrast 4.32:1 Fail
#b9531c on White
Contrast 4.86:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c77549
#d59877
#e3baa4
#944216
#6f3211
#4a210b

Complement & Analogous

#1c83ba
#baa31c
#ba1c34

Triadic

#1cba53
#531cba

Monochrome

#4a210b #6f3211 #b9531c #d59877 #e3baa4 #f1ddd2

Analogous

#ba1c34 #cf6071 #b9531c #c8b549 #baa31c #958216

Complementary Mix

#6f3211 #b9531c #d59877 #1c83ba #6baed2 #125579

Nearby Colors

#b9531b
#b9531d
#b9530c
#b9532c

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About #B9531C

#B9531C converts to RGB(185, 83, 28) and HSL(21, 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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#B9531C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9531C?
RGB: 185, 83, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 83, 28)
Is #B9531C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9531C?
Complement: #1c83ba.
Does #B9531C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.86:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.32:1 (AA (large text)).