Information about #B16868 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B16868 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 104, 104) (69.4% red, 40.8% green, 40.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 29 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced earthy red, #B16868 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 Copper Penny (#AD6F69). Nearby in the Register you will also find Coral Tree (#AB6E67) and Water Persimmon (#B56C60).

In RGB terms — rgb(177, 104, 104) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B16868 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. #B16868 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B16868 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B16868 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B16868 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B16868 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B16868 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#B16868 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
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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
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#688CB1
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #B16868

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

Copper Penny color link
Copper Penny

#AD6F69

Coral Tree color link
Coral Tree

#AB6E67

Water Persimmon color link
Water Persimmon

#B56C60

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Pinkish Brown color link
Pinkish Brown

#B17261

Lovett Lavender color link
Lovett Lavender

#B85E63

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Deep Puce color link
Deep Puce

#A95C68

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Quickstep color link
Quickstep

#A7615F

Blast Off Bronze color link
Blast Off Bronze

#A57164

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

#B16868 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B16868
  • RGB177, 104, 104
  • CMYK0, 29, 29, 31
  • HSL0°, 32%, 55%
  • HSL Precise0°, 31.878%, 55.098%
  • HSV0°, 41%, 69%
  • HSB0°, 41%, 69%
  • HEX IDB16868
  • DECIMAL ID11626600
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.8%
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