Information about #BB403A color

#BB403A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BB403A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 64, 58) (73.3% red, 25.1% green, 22.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 48 / 51 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#BB403A is a confidently colored earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dull Red (#BB3F3F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bring It On (#C3423B) and Reddish (#C44240).

The recipe behind #BB403A is rgb(187, 64, 58), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #BB403A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. #BB403A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB403A color variations

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

#BB403A 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 #BB403A

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

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Bliss color link
Bliss

#B3393E

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

Luxury Red color link
Luxury Red

#B03737

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Moulin Rouge color link
Moulin Rouge

#AD463F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB403A
  • RGB187, 64, 58
  • CMYK0, 48, 51, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 64, 58)
  • HSL3°, 53%, 48%
  • HSL Precise2.791°, 52.653%, 48.039%
  • HSV3°, 69%, 73%
  • HSB3°, 69%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.251, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.251, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.251, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBB403A
  • DECIMAL ID12271674
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01