Information about #B1591F color

#B1591F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B1591F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(177, 89, 31) — 69.4% red, 34.9% green, 12.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 57 / 31. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B1591F reads as a vivid, lively orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to The Big Carrot (#BA5823). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dirty Brown (#B5651E) and Light Brown (#B5651D).

In RGB terms — rgb(177, 89, 31) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B1591F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B1591F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B1591F color variations

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#B1591F 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 #B1591F

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

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

#B1591F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B1591F
  • RGB177, 89, 31
  • CMYK0, 35, 57, 31
  • HSL24°, 70%, 41%
  • HSL Precise23.836°, 70.192%, 40.784%
  • HSV24°, 82%, 69%
  • HSB24°, 82%, 69%
  • HEX IDB1591F
  • DECIMAL ID11622687
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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