Information about #B46E6E color

#B46E6E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B46E6E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 110, 110) (70.6% red, 43.1% green, 43.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 27 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B46E6E is a softly balanced red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Foxtrot (#B6706F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Copper Penny (#AD6F69) and Dusky Rose (#BA6873).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(180, 110, 110)), which gives #B46E6E its character. If you plan to put text on a #B46E6E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. #B46E6E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B46E6E color variations

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#B46E6E 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 #B46E6E

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

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Copper Penny color link
Copper Penny

#AD6F69

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Coral Tree color link
Coral Tree

#AB6E67

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B46E6E
  • RGB180, 110, 110
  • CMYK0, 27, 27, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 110, 110)
  • HSL0°, 32%, 57%
  • HSL Precise0°, 31.818%, 56.863%
  • HSV0°, 39%, 71%
  • HSB0°, 39%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.431, 0.431)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.431, 0.431, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.431, 0.431)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB46E6E
  • DECIMAL ID11824750
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01