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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B53B1C — Rust
#B53B1C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #B53B1C
- fdf4f2
- f7d2c9
- f0b1a1
- ea8f78
- e46d4f
- dd4b27
- b83c1d
- 902f16
- 672210
- 3f140a
- 160703
Color schemes using #B53B1C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#B53B1C FAQ
What color is #B53B1C?
#B53B1C is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 73% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B53B1C?
#B53B1C is rgb(181, 59, 28) in RGB, hsl(12, 73%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 67%, 85%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B53B1C?
White text on this background reaches 5.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.61:1.
What colors go well with #B53B1C?
Its direct complement is #1C96B5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1CB587 and #1C4AB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.