Information about #B42F07 color

#B42F07 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B42F07 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 47, 7) (70.6% red, 18.4% green, 2.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 52 / 68 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B42F07 is a maximally vivid red 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 just a few steps away from Lemon Iced Tea (#BD3000). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rust Red (#AA2704) and Strong Vermilion (#A82A00).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(180, 47, 7)), which gives #B42F07 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.4:1. No one has named #B42F07 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B42F07 color variations

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

#B42F07 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 #B42F07

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

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Mahogany color link
Mahogany

#C04000

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B42F07
  • RGB180, 47, 7
  • CMYK0, 52, 68, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 47, 7)
  • HSL14°, 93%, 37%
  • HSL Precise13.873°, 92.513%, 36.667%
  • HSV14°, 96%, 71%
  • HSB14°, 96%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.027
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.184, 0.027)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.184, 0.027, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.184, 0.027)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB42F07
  • DECIMAL ID11808519
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01