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Information about #B12300 color

#B12300 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B12300 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 35, 0) (69.4% red, 13.7% green, 0% blue), or CMYK 0 / 56 / 69 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A maximally vivid red, #B12300 sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rust Red (#AA2704). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strong Vermilion (#A82A00) and Tomato Sauce (#B21807).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(177, 35, 0)), which gives #B12300 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B12300 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #B12300 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B12300 color variations

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

#B12300 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#F43000

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#FF5F38

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#FF947A

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#FFC9BC

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White

#FFFFFF

#B12300 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#B12300

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#8E1C00

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#6B1500

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#470E00

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#230700

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Black

#000000

#B12300 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
#B12300

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#AE3213

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#A74229

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#9D5543

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#8F695F

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Grey

#808080

#B12300 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#6BB200

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#B2B200

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#B26B00

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#B12300

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#B20023

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#B2006B

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#B200B2

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#B12300 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
#B12300
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#008FB3
#008FB3

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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
#B12300
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#0036B3
#0036B3

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#00B37D
#00B37D

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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
#B37D00
#B37D00

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#B12300
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#B30036
#B30036

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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
#B12300
#B12300

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#00B324
#00B324

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#2400B3
#2400B3

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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
#B12300
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#8FB300
#8FB300

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#008FB3
#008FB3

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#2400B3
#2400B3

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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
#B12300
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#36B300
#36B300

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#008FB3
#008FB3

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#7D00B3
#7D00B3

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Nearest named colors to #B12300

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

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Strong Vermilion color link
Strong Vermilion

#A82A00

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Strong Scarlet color link
Strong Scarlet

#A81500

Lemon Iced Tea color link
Lemon Iced Tea

#BD3000

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rojo Spanish Red color link
Rojo Spanish Red

#A91101

Mordant Red 19 color link
Mordant Red 19

#AE0C00

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

#B12300 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B12300
  • RGB177, 35, 0
  • CMYK0, 56, 69, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 35, 0)
  • HSL12°, 100%, 35%
  • HSL Precise11.864°, 100%, 34.706%
  • HSV12°, 100%, 69%
  • HSB12°, 100%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.000
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.137, 0.000)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.137, 0.000, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.137, 0.000)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB12300
  • DECIMAL ID11608832
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited4 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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