#B8493D
Red
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About #B8493D Red
#B8493D is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 184 red, 73 green, and 61 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 6°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 48%.
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 #B8493D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
6°
Hue
50%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B8493D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B8493D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B8493D on White
Contrast Ratio5.17:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#B8493D on Black
Contrast Ratio4.06:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B8493D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B8493D |
| RGB | rgb(184, 73, 61) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 50%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 184, 73, 61 |
| RGB Percent | 72.2%, 28.6%, 23.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 60%, 67%, 28% |
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