Information about #B0171E color

#B0171E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B0171E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(176, 23, 30) (69% red, 9% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 60 / 57 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B0171E is a energetic, saturated red that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Carnelian (#B31B1B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Del Toro (#B11D20) and Wine Red (#B11226).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(176, 23, 30)), which gives #B0171E its character. If you plan to put text on a #B0171E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. #B0171E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B0171E color variations

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

#B0171E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#E2222C

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#E95960

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#F09095

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#F7C7CA

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White

#FFFFFF

#B0171E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#8C1218

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#690D12

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#46090C

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#230406

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Black

#000000

#B0171E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#A9282E

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#A13B40

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#985054

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#8C6768

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Grey

#808080

#B0171E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#99B016

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#B08916

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#B04C16

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#B0165B

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#B01699

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#8916B0

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#B0171E 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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#17B0A8
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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
#B0171E
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#176BB0
#176BB0

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#17B05C
#17B05C

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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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#B0176B
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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
#B0171E
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#1FB017
#1FB017

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#171FB0
#171FB0

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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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#B0A817
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#17B0A8
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#171FB0
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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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#6BB017
#6BB017

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#17B0A8
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#5C17B0
#5C17B0

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Nearest named colors to #B0171E

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

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Netherlands Red color link
Netherlands Red

#AE1C28

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Mary A. Cummings color link
Mary A. Cummings

#B72126

Cadmium Purple color link
Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

#B0171E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#B0171E color image #B0171E color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#B0171E color image #B0171E color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B0171E
  • RGB176, 23, 30
  • CMYK0, 60, 57, 31
  • CSSrgb(176, 23, 30)
  • HSL357°, 77%, 39%
  • HSL Precise357.255°, 76.884%, 39.02%
  • HSV357°, 87%, 69%
  • HSB357°, 87%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.690, 0.090, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.690, 0.090, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.690, 0.090, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB0171E
  • DECIMAL ID11540254
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers7 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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