Information about #B1510C color

#B1510C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B1510C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(177, 81, 12) — 69.4% red, 31.8% green, 4.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 38 / 65 / 31. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B1510C presents itself as a maximally vivid orange — one 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 very close to Burnt Siena (#B75203). Nearby in the Register you will also find Windsor Tan (#A75502) and Strong Orange (#A85400).

In RGB terms — rgb(177, 81, 12) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B1510C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #B1510C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B1510C color variations

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

#B1510C 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 #B1510C

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

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Windsor Tan color link
Windsor Tan

#A75502

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B1510C
  • RGB177, 81, 12
  • CMYK0, 38, 65, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 81, 12)
  • HSL25°, 87%, 37%
  • HSL Precise25.091°, 87.302%, 37.059%
  • HSV25°, 93%, 69%
  • HSB25°, 93%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.318, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.318, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.318, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB1510C
  • DECIMAL ID11620620
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01