#B85147 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(184, 81, 71)

HSL:hsl(5, 44%, 50%)

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HEX

#B85147

RGB

184, 81, 71

HSL

5°, 44%, 50%

HSV

5°, 61%, 72%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 61%, 28%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#B85147

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #B85147 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#B85147

10%#A54940

20%#934139

30%#813932

40%#6E302B

50%#5C2824

60%#49201D

70%#371815

80%#25100E

90%#120807

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#B85147

10%#BF625A

20%#C6746C

30%#CD857E

40%#D49691

50%#DBA8A3

60%#E2B9B6

70%#EACBC8

80%#F1DCDA

90%#F8EEED

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #B85147.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #B85147 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#B85147

Contrast ratio4.31:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#B85147

Contrast ratio4.88:1

WCAG levelAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#B85147

Contrast ratio4.88:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #B85147 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #B85147 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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