Information about #BB2D0E color

#BB2D0E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB2D0E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(187, 45, 14) — 73.3% red, 17.6% green, 5.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 56 / 68 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BB2D0E is a intensely saturated warm red that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Lemon Iced Tea (#BD3000). Slightly further away sit Vintage Red (#AF2413) and Terlingua Orange (#C13C0F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 45, 14)), which gives #BB2D0E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #BB2D0E: 6.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.5:1 for black. No one has named #BB2D0E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BB2D0E color variations

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

#BB2D0E 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 #BB2D0E

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

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Mahogany color link
Mahogany

#C04000

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB2D0E
  • RGB187, 45, 14
  • CMYK0, 56, 68, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 45, 14)
  • HSL11°, 86%, 39%
  • HSL Precise10.751°, 86.07%, 39.412%
  • HSV11°, 93%, 73%
  • HSB11°, 93%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.176, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.176, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.176, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDBB2D0E
  • DECIMAL ID12266766
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01