Information about #B3090C color

#B3090C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B3090C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 9, 12) (70.2% red, 3.5% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 67 / 65 / 30 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B3090C reads as a pure, full-strength warm 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 Naga Red (#AB0707). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vibrant Ruby (#A7080D) and Darkish Red (#A90308).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(179, 9, 12)), which gives #B3090C its character. If you plan to put text on a #B3090C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #B3090C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B3090C color variations

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#B3090C 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 #B3090C

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

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Darkish Red color link
Darkish Red

#A90308

Goomba color link
Goomba

#BC0500

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

UE Red color link
UE Red

#BA0001

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B3090C
  • RGB179, 9, 12
  • CMYK0, 67, 65, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 9, 12)
  • HSL359°, 90%, 37%
  • HSL Precise358.941°, 90.426%, 36.863%
  • HSV359°, 95%, 70%
  • HSB359°, 95%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.035
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.035, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.035, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.035, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB3090C
  • DECIMAL ID11733260
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01