Information about #B23E4D color

#B23E4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B23E4D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 62, 77) (69.8% red, 24.3% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 40 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B23E4D is a pleasantly vivid red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Sanguine (#BC3F4A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hibiscus (#B33654) and Dusty Red (#B9484E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 62, 77)), which gives #B23E4D its character. If you plan to put text on a #B23E4D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B23E4D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B23E4D color variations

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

#B23E4D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B23E4D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B23E4D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B23E4D 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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#B23E4D 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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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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#B13E87
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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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#4EB13E
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#3E4EB1
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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 #B23E4D

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

Sanguine color link
Sanguine

#BC3F4A

Hibiscus color link
Hibiscus

#B33654

Dusty Red color link
Dusty Red

#B9484E

La Bamba color link
La Bamba

#A43F48

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

English Red color link
English Red

#AB4B52

Bliss color link
Bliss

#B3393E

Moderate Red color link
Moderate Red

#A84A4A

Sargent Pepper color link
Sargent Pepper

#A34053

Alter Ego color link
Alter Ego

#AB4C48

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Moulin Rouge color link
Moulin Rouge

#AD463F

#B23E4D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B23E4D
  • RGB178, 62, 77
  • CMYK0, 45, 40, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 62, 77)
  • HSL352°, 48%, 47%
  • HSL Precise352.241°, 48.333%, 47.059%
  • HSV352°, 65%, 70%
  • HSB352°, 65%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.243, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.243, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.243, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB23E4D
  • DECIMAL ID11681357
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers17 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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