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#B21F27 Color — #B21F27

Complete color reference for #B21F27: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B21F27
RGBrgb(178, 31, 39)
HSLhsl(357, 70%, 41%)
HSVhsv(357, 83%, 70%)
CMYKC:0% M:83% Y:78% K:30%
CSS Color#B21F27
Decimal11673383
Luminance0.1059

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B21F27 on White
Ratio: 6.73:1 — AA
#B21F27 on Black
Ratio: 3.12:1 — AA Large
White on #B21F27
Ratio: 6.73:1 — AA
Black on #B21F27
Ratio: 3.12:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBF4F4
100#F3DDDF
200#E8BCBE
300#DC9A9E
400#CD6D73
500#B21F27
600#8E191F
700#6B1317
800#470C10
900#2D080A

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #B21F27?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(178, 31, 39). The red channel is 178, green is 31, and blue is 39 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B21F27?

The HSL value is hsl(357, 70%, 41%). Hue is 357°, saturation is 70%, and lightness is 41%.

Does #B21F27 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B21F27 achieves a 6.73:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.12:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B21F27?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B21F27 is #1FB2AA.