Information about #BF2B0C color

#BF2B0C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BF2B0C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 43, 12) (74.9% red, 16.9% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 58 / 70 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BF2B0C reads as a maximally vivid earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Lemon Iced Tea (#BD3000). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Terlingua Orange (#C13C0F) and Vintage Red (#AF2413).

In RGB terms — rgb(191, 43, 12) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BF2B0C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BF2B0C color variations

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

#BF2B0C 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 #BF2B0C

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 Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Mahogany color link
Mahogany

#C04000

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Sinopia color link
Sinopia

#CB410B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF2B0C
  • RGB191, 43, 12
  • CMYK0, 58, 70, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 43, 12)
  • HSL10°, 88%, 40%
  • HSL Precise10.391°, 88.177%, 39.804%
  • HSV10°, 94%, 75%
  • HSB10°, 94%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.169, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.169, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.169, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDBF2B0C
  • DECIMAL ID12528396
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01