Carnelian Color – #b31b1b: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Carnelian color hex code is #b31b1b, and it is composed of 70% red, 11% green and 11% blue.

Carnelian is a dark, bright, and warm color at 85% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carnelian color (#b31b1b) against light backgrounds.

Carnelian Color Shades

Complementary colors

1. #B31B1B

2. #1BB3B3

Triadic colors

1. #B31B1B

2. #1BB31B

3. #1B1BB3

Tints or lighter colors

1. #DE2323

2. #E54F4F

3. #EB7C7C

4. #F2A8A8

5. #F9D4D4

Darker colors

1. #871414

2. #5A0E0E

3. #2E0707

4. #020000

Analogous colors

1. #B31BB3

2. #B31B67

3. #B31B1B

4. #B3671B

5. #B3B31B

Monochromatic colors

1. #7A0707

2. #A60F0F

3. #CF1919

4. #E13939

5. #E36A6A