Information about #B21131 color

#B21131 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B21131 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 17, 49) (69.8% red, 6.7% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 63 / 51 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively warm red, #B21131 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 Norway Red (#BA0C2F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rouge (#AB1239) and Wine Red (#B11226).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 17, 49)), which gives #B21131 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B21131 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B21131 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B21131 color variations

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

#B21131 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#EE5170

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White

#FFFFFF

#B21131 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#8D0D26

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#6A091D

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#460613

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#230309

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Black

#000000

#B21131 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#AB223D

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#A3364C

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#994C5C

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#8D656D

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Grey

#808080

#B21131 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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#B17010

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#B13010

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#B11070

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#B110B1

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#7010B1

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#B21131 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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#10B191
#10B191

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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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#1081B1
#1081B1

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#10B141
#10B141

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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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#B11081
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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
#B21131
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#31B110
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#1031B1
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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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#B19110
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#10B191
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#1031B1
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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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#81B110
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#10B191
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#4110B1
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Nearest named colors to #B21131

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

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Cadmium Purple color link
Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

Netherlands Red color link
Netherlands Red

#AE1C28

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Old Glory Red color link
Old Glory Red

#B22234

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Alabama Crimson color link
Alabama Crimson

#AF002A

#B21131 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B21131
  • RGB178, 17, 49
  • CMYK0, 63, 51, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 17, 49)
  • HSL348°, 83%, 38%
  • HSL Precise348.075°, 82.564%, 38.235%
  • HSV348°, 90%, 70%
  • HSB348°, 90%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.067, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.067, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.067, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB21131
  • DECIMAL ID11669809
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers18 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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