Information about #B2343E color

#B2343E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B2343E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 52, 62) (69.8% red, 20.4% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 49 / 45 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B2343E presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bliss (#B3393E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bombshell (#AE2F3E) and Crash Hot (#AF2E40).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 52, 62)), which gives #B2343E its character. If you plan to put text on a #B2343E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #B2343E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B2343E color variations

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

#B2343E 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 #B2343E

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

Bliss color link
Bliss

#B3393E

Bombshell color link
Bombshell

#AE2F3E

Crash Hot color link
Crash Hot

#AF2E40

Get Reddy color link
Get Reddy

#AD3539

Vibe color link
Vibe

#AC3142

Luxury Red color link
Luxury Red

#B03737

StitchCraft color link
StitchCraft

#B02A3E

Red Sox Red color link
Red Sox Red

#BD3039

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2343E
  • RGB178, 52, 62
  • CMYK0, 49, 45, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 52, 62)
  • HSL355°, 55%, 45%
  • HSL Precise355.238°, 54.783%, 45.098%
  • HSV355°, 71%, 70%
  • HSB355°, 71%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.204, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.204, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.204, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB2343E
  • DECIMAL ID11678782
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01