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#b23c42

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HEX#b23c42
HEX8#b23c42ff
RGBrgb(178, 60, 66)
CMYK[0,0.66,0.63,0.3]
Name#b23c42
HCL[25.6,53.44,42.9]
oklab[0.53,0.14,0.06]
Num11680834
HSI[357.41,0.41,0.4]
lab[42.9,48.19,23.09]
Lighten
#d48084
Darken
#662226
Saturate
#ca242d
Desaturate
#9a5457
Greyscale
#777777
Brighten
#e56f75

Color harmonies of #b23c42

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#b23c42
#42b23c
#3c42b2

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#b23c42
#7db23c
#3cb2ac
#713cb2

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#b23c42
#dc4a52
#080303
#321113
#5d1f22
#872e32

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#b23c42
#b23c71
#b23c5a
#b23c42
#b24e3c
#b2653c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b23c42
#a0b23c
#3c71b2

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#faf1f2
#f4e3e4
#efd5d7
#e9c7c9
#e4b9bc
#deabae
#d99ea1
#d39093
#ce8286
#c87478
#c3666b
#bd585d
#b84a50
#b23c42

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0405
#190909
#260d0e
#331113
#401518
#4c1a1c
#591e21
#662226
#72272a
#7f2b2f
#8c2f34
#993339
#a5383d
#b23c42

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b23c42 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.804 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
3.618 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #b23c42

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Use #b23c42 in CSS

#b23c42 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#b23c42">Background Color</div>
#b23c42 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#b23c42">Text Color</div>
#b23c42 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#b23c42">Border Color</div>
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