Information about #B51D0D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B51D0D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(181, 29, 13) — 71% red, 11.4% green, 5.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 60 / 66 / 29. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B51D0D presents itself as a maximally vivid earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Tomato Sauce (#B21807). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vintage Red (#AF2413) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

In RGB terms — rgb(181, 29, 13) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B51D0D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B51D0D color variations

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

#B51D0D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B51D0D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B51D0D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B51D0D 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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#B51D0D 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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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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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 #B51D0D

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

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Chilli Pepper color link
Chilli Pepper

#C11B17

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Strong Scarlet color link
Strong Scarlet

#A81500

Rojo Spanish Red color link
Rojo Spanish Red

#A91101

#B51D0D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B51D0D
  • RGB181, 29, 13
  • CMYK0, 60, 66, 29
  • HSL6°, 87%, 38%
  • HSL Precise5.714°, 86.598%, 38.039%
  • HSV6°, 93%, 71%
  • HSB6°, 93%, 71%
  • HEX IDB51D0D
  • DECIMAL ID11869453
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
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