Information about #980B0E color

#980B0E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #980B0E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(152, 11, 14) — 59.6% red, 4.3% green, 5.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 55 / 54 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #980B0E reads as a maximally vivid red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Red Wine (#990012). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) and Cranberry (#9F000F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(152, 11, 14)), which gives #980B0E its character. If you plan to put text on a #980B0E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#980B0E color variations

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#980B0E 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 #980B0E

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

Red Wine color link
Red Wine

#990012

Cranberry color link
Cranberry

#9F000F

Sangria color link
Sangria

#92000A

Carmine color link
Carmine

#960018

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

HLH SG Red color link
HLH SG Red

#A30008

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Crimson Red color link
Crimson Red

#990000

Blood color link
Blood

#8A0303

Darkish Red color link
Darkish Red

#A90308

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#980B0E
  • RGB152, 11, 14
  • CMYK0, 55, 54, 40
  • CSSrgb(152, 11, 14)
  • HSL359°, 87%, 32%
  • HSL Precise358.723°, 86.503%, 31.961%
  • HSV359°, 93%, 60%
  • HSB359°, 93%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.596, 0.043, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.596, 0.043, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.596, 0.043, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID980B0E
  • DECIMAL ID9964302
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01