Information about #BB4C30 color

#BB4C30 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BB4C30 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(187, 76, 48) — 73.3% red, 29.8% green, 18.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 44 / 55 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BB4C30 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mexican Wave (#B64A32). Nearby in the Register you will also find Balloon (#C14D36) and Chestnut Red (#C34A2C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 76, 48)), which gives #BB4C30 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BB4C30 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #BB4C30 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB4C30 color variations

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

#BB4C30 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 #BB4C30

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

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Chestnut Red color link
Chestnut Red

#C34A2C

Birch Brown color link
Birch Brown

#B14A30

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB4C30
  • RGB187, 76, 48
  • CMYK0, 44, 55, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 76, 48)
  • HSL12°, 59%, 46%
  • HSL Precise12.086°, 59.149%, 46.078%
  • HSV12°, 74%, 73%
  • HSB12°, 74%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.298, 0.188)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.298, 0.188, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.298, 0.188)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBB4C30
  • DECIMAL ID12274736
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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