Information about #B31F3C color

#B31F3C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B31F3C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 31, 60) (70.2% red, 12.2% green, 23.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 58 / 47 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B31F3C is a energetic, saturated 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 almost identical to American Red (#B32134). Nearby in the Register you will also find Old Glory Red (#B22234) and Deep Carmine (#A9203E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(179, 31, 60)), which gives #B31F3C its character. If you plan to put text on a #B31F3C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #B31F3C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B31F3C color variations

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

#B31F3C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B31F3C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B31F3C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B31F3C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#B31F3C 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
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#1FB294
#1FB294

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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
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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
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#B21F86
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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
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#3DB21F
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#1F3DB2
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#B2941F
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#1FB294
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#1F3DB2
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#86B21F
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#1FB294
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#4B1FB2
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Nearest named colors to #B31F3C

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

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Old Glory Red color link
Old Glory Red

#B22234

Deep Carmine color link
Deep Carmine

#A9203E

French Wine color link
French Wine

#AC1E44

StitchCraft color link
StitchCraft

#B02A3E

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

Spring Red color link
Spring Red

#BE1F35

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

Crash Hot color link
Crash Hot

#AF2E40

Bombshell color link
Bombshell

#AE2F3E

Cardinal color link
Cardinal

#C41E3A

#B31F3C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B31F3C
  • RGB179, 31, 60
  • CMYK0, 58, 47, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 31, 60)
  • HSL348°, 70%, 41%
  • HSL Precise348.243°, 70.476%, 41.176%
  • HSV348°, 83%, 70%
  • HSB348°, 83%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.122, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.122, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.122, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB31F3C
  • DECIMAL ID11738940
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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