Information about #B7120F color

#B7120F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B7120F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(183, 18, 15) (71.8% red, 7.1% green, 5.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 65 / 66 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B7120F is a energetic, saturated red that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Tomato Sauce (#B21807). Nearby in the Register you will also find Murdoc Red (#BC161C) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(183, 18, 15)), which gives #B7120F its character. If you plan to put text on a #B7120F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #B7120F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B7120F color variations

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

#B7120F 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 #B7120F

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

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Goomba color link
Goomba

#BC0500

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B7120F
  • RGB183, 18, 15
  • CMYK0, 65, 66, 28
  • CSSrgb(183, 18, 15)
  • HSL1°, 85%, 39%
  • HSL Precise1.071°, 84.848%, 38.824%
  • HSV1°, 92%, 72%
  • HSB1°, 92%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.718
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • GLSLvec3(0.718, 0.071, 0.059)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.718, 0.071, 0.059, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.718, 0.071, 0.059)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB7120F
  • DECIMAL ID11997711
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01