Red

The color #B51717 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 23, 23 and HSL values of 0°, 77%, 40%.

Color Values for #B51717

Below are the different color format representations for #B51717. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B51717
RGB:
rgb(181,23,23)
HSL:
hsl(0,77%,40%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 87%, 87%, 29%)

Color Composition of #B51717

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B51717. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 9%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #B51717

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B51717

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B51717

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B51717

The complementary color for #B51717 is #17B5B5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B51717

The analogous colors for #B51717 are #B51766 and #B56617. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B51717

The triadic colors for #B51717 are #17B517 and #1717B5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B51717

These are the darker variations of #B51717. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #911212 and #6D0E0E. This progression shows how #B51717 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B51717

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C44545 and #D37474. This progression shows how #B51717. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B51717

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B51717. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B51717

Companies and brands that incorporate #B51717 in their visual identity.

#B51717 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B51717. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B51717 is a red with RGB values of 181, 23, 23 and HSL values of 0°, 77%, 40%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #B51717 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.