Information about #B5404F color

#B5404F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B5404F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(181, 64, 79) — 71% red, 25.1% green, 31% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 46 / 40 / 29. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B5404F presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sanguine (#BC3F4A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusty Red (#B9484E) and Hibiscus (#B33654).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(181, 64, 79)), which gives #B5404F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.8:1. No one has named #B5404F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B5404F color variations

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#B5404F 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 #B5404F

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

Sanguine color link
Sanguine

#BC3F4A

Dusty Red color link
Dusty Red

#B9484E

Hibiscus color link
Hibiscus

#B33654

English Red color link
English Red

#AB4B52

Dark Rose color link
Dark Rose

#B5485D

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

Alter Ego color link
Alter Ego

#AB4C48

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Moderate Red color link
Moderate Red

#A84A4A

Rose Vale color link
Rose Vale

#AB4E52

#B5404F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B5404F
  • RGB181, 64, 79
  • CMYK0, 46, 40, 29
  • HSL352°, 48%, 48%
  • HSL Precise352.308°, 47.755%, 48.039%
  • HSV352°, 65%, 71%
  • HSB352°, 65%, 71%
  • HEX IDB5404F
  • DECIMAL ID11878479
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
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