Information about #B55B0D color

#B55B0D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B55B0D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(181, 91, 13) (71% red, 35.7% green, 5.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 66 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B55B0D reads as a pure, full-strength warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pumpkin Skin (#B1610B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Orangish Brown (#B25F03) and Orangey Brown (#B16002).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(181, 91, 13)), which gives #B55B0D its character. If you plan to put text on a #B55B0D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #B55B0D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B55B0D color variations

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#B55B0D 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 #B55B0D

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

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Alloy Orange color link
Alloy Orange

#C46210

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

Ginger color link
Ginger

#B06500

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Orange Brown color link
Orange Brown

#BE6400

Brown Orange color link
Brown Orange

#B96902

Windsor Tan color link
Windsor Tan

#A75502

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B55B0D
  • RGB181, 91, 13
  • CMYK0, 35, 66, 29
  • CSSrgb(181, 91, 13)
  • HSL28°, 87%, 38%
  • HSL Precise27.857°, 86.598%, 38.039%
  • HSV28°, 93%, 71%
  • HSB28°, 93%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.710, 0.357, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.710, 0.357, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.710, 0.357, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB55B0D
  • DECIMAL ID11885325
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01