#B2242E
Red
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About #B2242E Red
#B2242E is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 178 red, 36 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 356°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 42%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #B2242E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
356°
Hue
66%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B2242E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B2242E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B2242E on White
Contrast Ratio6.59:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#B2242E on Black
Contrast Ratio3.18:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B2242E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B2242E |
| RGB | rgb(178, 36, 46) |
| HSL | hsl(356, 66%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 178, 36, 46 |
| RGB Percent | 69.8%, 14.1%, 18.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 80%, 74%, 30% |
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