#B51717
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #B51717 Red
#B51717 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 181 red, 23 green, and 23 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 77%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #B51717 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B51717 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B51717 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B51717 on White
Contrast Ratio6.77:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#B51717 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.1:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B51717 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B51717 |
| RGB | rgb(181, 23, 23) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 23, 23 |
| RGB Percent | 71.0%, 9.0%, 9.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 87%, 87%, 29% |
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