#B23010 Color Information

Hex color code: #B23010

#B23010 is a dynamic red color. In RGB it is (178, 48, 16), and in HSL it is (12°, 84%, 38%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameFirebrick
HEX
#B23010
RGB
178, 48, 16
HSL
12°, 84%, 38%
CMYK
0%, 73%, 91%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B23010;
background-color: #B23010;
border-color: #B23010;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B23010;
border: 2px solid #B23010;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B23010]
text-[#B23010]
border-[#B23010]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B23010]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B23010, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B23010; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B23010; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B23010; background-color: #B2301015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B2301020; border-left: 4px solid #B23010; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B23010; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B23010 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

178, 48, 16

Red: 178 / Green: 48 / Blue: 16

HSL

12°, 84%, 38%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

0%, 73%, 91%, 30%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 73% / Yellow: 91% / Key: 30%

What color is #B23010?

#B23010 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B23010 to RGB:

rgb(178, 48, 16)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B23010 to HSL:

hsl(12, 84%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B23010 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 73%, 91%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B23010 is a dynamic red color with RGB values of 178, 48, 16 and HSL of 12°, 84%, 38%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B23010 is #1092B2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B21040.

Use #B23010 in CSS: color: #B23010 or background-color: #B23010. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B23010

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.32:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B23010?

#B23010 is a dynamic red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #B23010?

#B23010 in RGB is (178, 48, 16) - 178 red, 48 green, and 16 blue.

How to use #B23010 in CSS?

Use #B23010 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B23010?

#1092B2 (complementary), #B21040 (analogous), and #6C1D09 (lighter shade) work well with #B23010.