#C51B2C

Color Details

HEX
#C51B2C
RGB
rgb(197, 27, 44)
HSL
hsl(354, 76%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 86%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.89:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c51b2c
Contrast 3.57:1 Fail
White on #c51b2c
Contrast 5.89:1 AA
#c51b2c on Black
Contrast 3.57:1 Fail
#c51b2c on White
Contrast 5.89:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d14956
#dc7680
#e8a4ab
#9e1623
#76101a
#4f0b12

Complement & Analogous

#1bc5b4
#c55f1b
#c51b81

Triadic

#2cc51b
#1b2cc5

Monochrome

#4f0b12 #76101a #c51b2c #dc7680 #e8a4ab #f3d1d5

Analogous

#c51b81 #d65fa7 #c51b2c #d17f49 #c55f1b #9e4c16

Complementary Mix

#76101a #c51b2c #dc7680 #1bc5b4 #6bd9ce #128075

Nearby Colors

#c51b2b
#c51b2d
#c51b1c
#c51b3c

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About #C51B2C

#C51B2C converts to RGB(197, 27, 44) and HSL(354, 76%, 44%). 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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#C51B2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C51B2C?
RGB: 197, 27, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 27, 44)
Is #C51B2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C51B2C?
Complement: #1bc5b4.
Does #C51B2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.89:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.57:1 (AA (large text)).