#B23838
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #B23838 Red
#B23838 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 178 red, 56 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 52%, and lightness of 46%.
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 #B23838 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
52%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B23838 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B23838 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B23838 on White
Contrast Ratio5.97:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#B23838 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.52:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B23838 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B23838 |
| RGB | rgb(178, 56, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 52%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 178, 56, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 69.8%, 22.0%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 69%, 69%, 30% |
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