Information about #B42B54 color

#B42B54 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B42B54 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 43, 84) (70.6% red, 16.9% green, 32.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 54 / 38 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B42B54 presents itself as a strongly colored pink-red rose — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Amaranth Purple (#AB274F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hibiscus (#B33654) and Robin Red (#A72655).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(180, 43, 84)), which gives #B42B54 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B42B54 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. No one has named #B42B54 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B42B54 color variations

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

#B42B54 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 #B42B54

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

Hibiscus color link
Hibiscus

#B33654

Robin Red color link
Robin Red

#A72655

Strever Rose color link
Strever Rose

#A8305C

Rose Red color link
Rose Red

#C21E56

Scrumptious color link
Scrumptious

#B71D62

Tree Peony color link
Tree Peony

#A4345D

Vibe color link
Vibe

#AC3142

Pink Panther color link
Pink Panther

#B43864

Crash Hot color link
Crash Hot

#AF2E40

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B42B54
  • RGB180, 43, 84
  • CMYK0, 54, 38, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 43, 84)
  • HSL342°, 61%, 44%
  • HSL Precise342.044°, 61.435%, 43.725%
  • HSV342°, 76%, 71%
  • HSB342°, 76%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.169, 0.329)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.169, 0.329, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.169, 0.329)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.9%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB42B54
  • DECIMAL ID11807572
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01