Information about #BB2B11 color

#BB2B11 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BB2B11 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 43, 17) (73.3% red, 16.9% green, 6.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 56 / 67 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BB2B11 reads as a vivid, lively red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Vintage Red (#AF2413). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rustic Coral (#AE3415) and Lemon Iced Tea (#BD3000).

In RGB terms — rgb(187, 43, 17) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 6.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BB2B11 color variations

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#BB2B11 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 #BB2B11

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

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

#BB2B11 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB2B11
  • RGB187, 43, 17
  • CMYK0, 56, 67, 27
  • HSL9°, 83%, 40%
  • HSL Precise9.176°, 83.333%, 40%
  • HSV9°, 91%, 73%
  • HSB9°, 91%, 73%
  • HEX IDBB2B11
  • DECIMAL ID12266257
  • 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 RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.7%
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