Red

The color #B56242 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 98, 66 and HSL values of 17°, 47%, 48%.

Color Values for #B56242

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HEX:
#B56242
RGB:
rgb(181,98,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(17,47%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 46%, 64%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B56242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B56242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #B56242

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 #B56242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B56242

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

Complementary Colors for #B56242

The complementary color for #B56242 is #4193B4. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B56242

The analogous colors for #B56242 are #B4415A and #B49B41. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B56242

The triadic colors for #B56242 are #41B461 and #6141B4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B56242

These are the darker variations of #B56242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #914E35 and #6D3B28. This progression shows how #B56242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B56242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C48168 and #D3A18E. This progression shows how #B56242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B56242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B56242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B56242

Companies and brands that incorporate #B56242 in their visual identity.

#B56242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B56242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B56242 is a red with RGB values of 181, 98, 66 and HSL values of 17°, 47%, 48%.

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