Information about #150B08 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #150B08 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(21, 11, 8) — 8.2% red, 4.3% green, 3.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 5 / 92. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#150B08 is a clearly saturated earthy red that sits very close to black. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Asphalt (#130A06). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Smoky Black (#100C08) and Fingertips (#130E0C).

The recipe behind #150B08 is rgb(21, 11, 8), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #150B08: 19.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.1:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:92) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #150B08 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#150B08 color variations

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#150B08 color harmonies

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

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

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

Split complementary color scheme

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.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #150B08

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Asphalt color link
Asphalt

#130A06

Smoky Black color link
Smoky Black

#100C08

Fingertips color link
Fingertips

#130E0C

Adomo color link
Adomo

#121002

Night color link
Night

#0C090A

Crowshead color link
Crowshead

#1C1208

Marshland color link
Marshland

#0B0F08

Licorice color link
Licorice

#1A1110

Acadia color link
Acadia

#1B1404

#150B08 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#150B08
  • RGB21, 11, 8
  • CMYK0, 4, 5, 92
  • HSL14°, 45%, 6%
  • HSL Precise13.846°, 44.828%, 5.686%
  • HSV14°, 62%, 8%
  • HSB14°, 62%, 8%
  • HEX ID150B08
  • DECIMAL ID1379080
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.1%
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