Information about #B12042 color

#B12042 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B12042 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 32, 66) (69.4% red, 12.5% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 57 / 44 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B12042 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 French Wine (#AC1E44). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Carmine (#A9203E) and StitchCraft (#B02A3E).

In RGB terms — rgb(177, 32, 66) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B12042 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #B12042 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B12042 color variations

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

#B12042 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B12042 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#8D1934

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#6A1327

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Black

#000000

#B12042 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#A9304D

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#A04258

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Grey

#808080

#B12042 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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#B07220

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#B0207B

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#AB20B0

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#B12042 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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#20B18F
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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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#208AB1
#208AB1

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#20B147
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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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#B1208A
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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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#42B120
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#2042B1
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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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#B18F20
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#20B18F
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#2042B1
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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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#8AB120
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#20B18F
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#4720B1
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Nearest named colors to #B12042

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

French Wine color link
French Wine

#AC1E44

Deep Carmine color link
Deep Carmine

#A9203E

StitchCraft color link
StitchCraft

#B02A3E

Old Glory Red color link
Old Glory Red

#B22234

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Crash Hot color link
Crash Hot

#AF2E40

Bombshell color link
Bombshell

#AE2F3E

Amaranth Purple color link
Amaranth Purple

#AB274F

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Vibe color link
Vibe

#AC3142

#B12042 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B12042
  • RGB177, 32, 66
  • CMYK0, 57, 44, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 32, 66)
  • HSL346°, 69%, 41%
  • HSL Precise345.931°, 69.378%, 40.98%
  • HSV346°, 82%, 69%
  • HSB346°, 82%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.125, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.125, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.125, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB12042
  • DECIMAL ID11608130
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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