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#B91C1C Color — #B91C1C

Complete color reference for #B91C1C: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B91C1C
RGBrgb(185, 28, 28)
HSLhsl(0, 74%, 42%)
HSVhsv(0, 85%, 73%)
CMYKC:0% M:85% Y:85% K:27%
CSS Color#B91C1C
Decimal12131356
Luminance0.1123

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B91C1C on White
Ratio: 6.47:1 — AA
#B91C1C on Black
Ratio: 3.25:1 — AA Large
White on #B91C1C
Ratio: 6.47:1 — AA
Black on #B91C1C
Ratio: 3.25:1 — AA Large

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCF4F4
100#F5DDDD
200#EABBBB
300#E09999
400#D26B6B
500#B91C1C
600#941616
700#6F1111
800#4A0B0B
900#2E0707

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 #B91C1C?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(185, 28, 28). The red channel is 185, green is 28, and blue is 28 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B91C1C?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 74%, 42%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 74%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #B91C1C meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B91C1C achieves a 6.47:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.25:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B91C1C?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B91C1C is #1CBABA.