Information about #B2052D color

#B2052D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B2052D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(178, 5, 45) — 69.8% red, 2% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 68 / 52 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B2052D presents itself as a intensely saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Tape (#B3002F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alabama Crimson (#AF002A) and Cadmium Purple (#B60C26).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 5, 45)), which gives #B2052D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 3.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B2052D color variations

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

#B2052D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B2052D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#6B021B

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#470112

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Black

#000000

#B2052D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B2052D 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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#B30473

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#B2052D 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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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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#0584B3
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#05B333
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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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#B30584
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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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#2DB305
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#052DB3
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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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#B38A05
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#052DB3
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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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#84B305
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#05B38A
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#3305B3
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Nearest named colors to #B2052D

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

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Alabama Crimson color link
Alabama Crimson

#AF002A

Cadmium Purple color link
Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Strong Crimson color link
Strong Crimson

#A8002A

Crimson Glory color link
Crimson Glory

#BE0032

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

#B2052D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2052D
  • RGB178, 5, 45
  • CMYK0, 68, 52, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 5, 45)
  • HSL346°, 95%, 36%
  • HSL Precise346.127°, 94.536%, 35.882%
  • HSV346°, 97%, 70%
  • HSB346°, 97%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.020
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.020, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.020, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.020, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB2052D
  • DECIMAL ID11666733
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers15 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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