Information about #B5052B color

#B5052B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B5052B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(181, 5, 43) — 71% red, 2% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 29. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B5052B is a pure, full-strength warm 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 a hair away from Red Tape (#B3002F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Alabama Crimson (#AF002A) and Cadmium Purple (#B60C26).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(181, 5, 43)), which gives #B5052B its character. If you plan to put text on a #B5052B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #B5052B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B5052B color variations

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

#B5052B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B5052B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#8F0321

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#6B0219

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#470110

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#230008

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Black

#000000

#B5052B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#A62D47

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Grey

#808080

#B5052B 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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#B30470

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#B004B3

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#6A04B3

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#B5052B 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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#0582B3
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#05B336
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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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#B30582
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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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#2AB305
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#052AB3
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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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#B38D05
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#05B38D
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#052AB3
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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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#82B305
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#05B38D
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#3605B3
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Nearest named colors to #B5052B

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

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Alabama Crimson color link
Alabama Crimson

#AF002A

Cadmium Purple color link
Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Crimson Glory color link
Crimson Glory

#BE0032

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Strong Crimson color link
Strong Crimson

#A8002A

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

#B5052B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B5052B
  • RGB181, 5, 43
  • CMYK0, 69, 54, 29
  • CSSrgb(181, 5, 43)
  • HSL347°, 95%, 36%
  • HSL Precise347.045°, 94.624%, 36.471%
  • HSV347°, 97%, 71%
  • HSB347°, 97%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.020
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.710, 0.020, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.710, 0.020, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.710, 0.020, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB5052B
  • DECIMAL ID11863339
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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