Information about #B40E34 color

#B40E34 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#B40E34 falls into the Red Color FamilyFull Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(180, 14, 52) — 70.6% red, 5.5% green, 20.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 65 / 50 / 29. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B40E34 presents itself as a pure, full-strength warm red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Norway Red (#BA0C2F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rouge (#AB1239) and Red Pepper (#BB112A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(180, 14, 52)), which gives #B40E34 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #B40E34: 6.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for black. #B40E34 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B40E34 color variations

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#B40E34 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 #B40E34

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

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Bills Red color link
Bills Red

#C60C30

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B40E34
  • RGB180, 14, 52
  • CMYK0, 65, 50, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 14, 52)
  • HSL346°, 86%, 38%
  • HSL Precise346.265°, 85.567%, 38.039%
  • HSV346°, 92%, 71%
  • HSB346°, 92%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.055, 0.204)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.055, 0.204, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.055, 0.204)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB40E34
  • DECIMAL ID11800116
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01