Information about #B52812 color

#B52812 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B52812 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(181, 40, 18) (71% red, 15.7% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 55 / 64 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B52812 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Vintage Red (#AF2413). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rustic Coral (#AE3415) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(181, 40, 18)), which gives #B52812 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B52812 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B52812 color variations

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

#B52812 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 #B52812

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

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B52812
  • RGB181, 40, 18
  • CMYK0, 55, 64, 29
  • CSSrgb(181, 40, 18)
  • HSL8°, 82%, 39%
  • HSL Precise8.098°, 81.91%, 39.02%
  • HSV8°, 90%, 71%
  • HSB8°, 90%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.710, 0.157, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.710, 0.157, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.710, 0.157, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB52812
  • DECIMAL ID11872274
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01