Information about #B14B2F color

#B14B2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B14B2F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 75, 47) (69.4% red, 29.4% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 40 / 51 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B14B2F reads as a confidently colored red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Birch Brown (#B14A30). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mexican Wave (#B64A32) and Rose Of Sharon (#AC512D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(177, 75, 47)), which gives #B14B2F its character. If you plan to put text on a #B14B2F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. #B14B2F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B14B2F color variations

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#B14B2F 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 #B14B2F

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

Birch Brown color link
Birch Brown

#B14A30

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Vesuvius color link
Vesuvius

#A85533

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Wilted Brown color link
Wilted Brown

#AB4C3D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B14B2F
  • RGB177, 75, 47
  • CMYK0, 40, 51, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 75, 47)
  • HSL13°, 58%, 44%
  • HSL Precise12.923°, 58.036%, 43.922%
  • HSV13°, 73%, 69%
  • HSB13°, 73%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.294, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.294, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.294, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB14B2F
  • DECIMAL ID11619119
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01