#B3616D Color Information

Hex color code: #B3616D

The hex color #B3616D is a soft red with RGB values of (179, 97, 109) and HSL of (351°, 35%, 54%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameIndian Red
HEX
#B3616D
RGB
179, 97, 109
HSL
351°, 35%, 54%
CMYK
0%, 46%, 39%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B3616D;
background-color: #B3616D;
border-color: #B3616D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B3616D;
border: 2px solid #B3616D;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B3616D]
text-[#B3616D]
border-[#B3616D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B3616D]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B3616D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B3616D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B3616D; color: #000000; }

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 #B3616D; background-color: #B3616D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B3616D20; border-left: 4px solid #B3616D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B3616D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B3616D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

179, 97, 109

Red: 179 / Green: 97 / Blue: 109

HSL

351°, 35%, 54%

Hue: 351° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

0%, 46%, 39%, 30%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 46% / Yellow: 39% / Key: 30%

What color is #B3616D?

#B3616D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B3616D to RGB:

rgb(179, 97, 109)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B3616D to HSL:

hsl(351, 35%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B3616D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 46%, 39%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #B3616D has RGB (179, 97, 109) and HSL (351°, 35%, 54%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B3616D is #61B3A6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B36196.

Use #B3616D in CSS: color: #B3616D or background-color: #B3616D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B3616D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.85:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3616D?

#B3616D is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #B3616D?

#B3616D in RGB is (179, 97, 109) - 179 red, 97 green, and 109 blue.

How to use #B3616D in CSS?

Use #B3616D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B3616D?

#61B3A6 (complementary), #B36196 (analogous), and #86414B (lighter shade) work well with #B3616D.