Information about #B7493D color

#B7493D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B7493D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(183, 73, 61) (71.8% red, 28.6% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 43 / 48 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B7493D presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Flair (#B94B42). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Forbidden (#B04640) and Moulin Rouge (#AD463F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(183, 73, 61)), which gives #B7493D its character. If you plan to put text on a #B7493D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B7493D color variations

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

#B7493D 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 #B7493D

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

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

Moulin Rouge color link
Moulin Rouge

#AD463F

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Wilted Brown color link
Wilted Brown

#AB4C3D

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B7493D
  • RGB183, 73, 61
  • CMYK0, 43, 48, 28
  • CSSrgb(183, 73, 61)
  • HSL6°, 50%, 48%
  • HSL Precise5.902°, 50%, 47.843%
  • HSV6°, 67%, 72%
  • HSB6°, 67%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.718
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.718, 0.286, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.718, 0.286, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.718, 0.286, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB7493D
  • DECIMAL ID12011837
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers11 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01