#B5172A
Red
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About #B5172A Red
#B5172A is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 181 red, 23 green, and 42 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 353°, 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 #B5172A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
353°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B5172A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B5172A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B5172A on White
Contrast Ratio6.73:1
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Aa#B5172A on Black
Contrast Ratio3.12:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B5172A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B5172A |
| RGB | rgb(181, 23, 42) |
| HSL | hsl(353, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 23, 42 |
| RGB Percent | 71.0%, 9.0%, 16.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 87%, 77%, 29% |
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