Information about #B40B19 color

#B40B19 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B40B19 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 11, 25) (70.6% red, 4.3% green, 9.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 66 / 61 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B40B19 is a pure, full-strength earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Youtube Red (#B2071D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cadmium Purple (#B60C26) and Poppy (#AC0019).

The recipe behind #B40B19 is rgb(180, 11, 25), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #B40B19 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #B40B19 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B40B19 color variations

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

#B40B19 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 #B40B19

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

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B40B19
  • RGB180, 11, 25
  • CMYK0, 66, 61, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 11, 25)
  • HSL355°, 88%, 37%
  • HSL Precise355.03°, 88.482%, 37.451%
  • HSV355°, 94%, 71%
  • HSB355°, 94%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.043, 0.098)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.043, 0.098, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.043, 0.098)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB40B19
  • DECIMAL ID11799321
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01