Information about #BB1D0C color

#BB1D0C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB1D0C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(187, 29, 12) — 73.3% red, 11.4% green, 4.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 62 / 69 / 27. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BB1D0C reads as a maximally vivid earthy red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Tomato Sauce (#B21807). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chilli Pepper (#C11B17) and Vintage Red (#AF2413).

In RGB terms — rgb(187, 29, 12) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BB1D0C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #BB1D0C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB1D0C color variations

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#BB1D0C 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 #BB1D0C

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

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Sulurouge color link
Sulurouge

#CC1410

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

#BB1D0C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB1D0C
  • RGB187, 29, 12
  • CMYK0, 62, 69, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 29, 12)
  • HSL6°, 88%, 39%
  • HSL Precise5.829°, 87.94%, 39.02%
  • HSV6°, 94%, 73%
  • HSB6°, 94%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.114, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.114, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.114, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDBB1D0C
  • DECIMAL ID12262668
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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