Information about #B80523 color

#B80523 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B80523 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(184, 5, 35) (72.2% red, 2% green, 13.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 70 / 58 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B80523 is a maximally vivid red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Angels Red (#BA0021). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cadmium Purple (#B60C26) and Youtube Red (#B2071D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(184, 5, 35)), which gives #B80523 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B80523 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #B80523 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B80523 color variations

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

#B80523 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 #B80523

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

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Monza color link
Monza

#C7031E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B80523
  • RGB184, 5, 35
  • CMYK0, 70, 58, 28
  • CSSrgb(184, 5, 35)
  • HSL350°, 95%, 37%
  • HSL Precise349.944°, 94.709%, 37.059%
  • HSV350°, 97%, 72%
  • HSB350°, 97%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.020
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.722, 0.020, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.722, 0.020, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.722, 0.020, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB80523
  • DECIMAL ID12059939
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01