#B64242
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #B64242
The precise color #B64242 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(182, 66, 66).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 0% cyan and 64% magenta inks. With a hue angle of 0.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B64242
RGB182, 66, 66
HSL0.0°, 46.8%, 48.6%
CMYK0%, 64%, 64%, 29%
HSV0.0°, 63.7%, 71.4%
LAB44.6, 47.0, 25.3
XYZ22.2, 14.2, 6.7
Decimal11944514
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.85:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.27:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B64242;
}
.text-color {
color: #B64242;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B64242;
}