Information about #BB1E16 color

#BB1E16 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB1E16 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(187, 30, 22) — 73.3% red, 11.8% green, 8.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 62 / 65 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BB1E16 is a vivid, lively red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Chilli Pepper (#C11B17). Nearby in the Register you will also find Carnelian (#B31B1B) and Murdoc Red (#BC161C).

In RGB terms — rgb(187, 30, 22) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BB1E16 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BB1E16 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BB1E16 color variations

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#BB1E16 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 #BB1E16

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

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Sulurouge color link
Sulurouge

#CC1410

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

#BB1E16 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB1E16
  • RGB187, 30, 22
  • CMYK0, 62, 65, 27
  • HSL3°, 79%, 41%
  • HSL Precise2.909°, 78.947%, 40.98%
  • HSV3°, 88%, 73%
  • HSB3°, 88%, 73%
  • HEX IDBB1E16
  • DECIMAL ID12262934
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
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