Information about #B21320 color

#B21320 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B21320 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 19, 32) (69.8% red, 7.5% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 62 / 57 / 30 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B21320 reads as a energetic, saturated red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Wine Red (#B11226). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Carnelian (#B31B1B) and Del Toro (#B11D20).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 19, 32)), which gives #B21320 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B21320 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B21320 color variations

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

#B21320 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 #B21320

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

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B21320
  • RGB178, 19, 32
  • CMYK0, 62, 57, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 19, 32)
  • HSL355°, 81%, 39%
  • HSL Precise355.094°, 80.711%, 38.627%
  • HSV355°, 89%, 70%
  • HSB355°, 89%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.075
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.075, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.075, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.075, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB21320
  • DECIMAL ID11670304
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01