Information about #B7142F color

#B7142F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B7142F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(183, 20, 47) (71.8% red, 7.8% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 64 / 53 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B7142F presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one 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 almost identical to Red Pepper (#BB112A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Norway Red (#BA0C2F) and Wine Red (#B11226).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(183, 20, 47)), which gives #B7142F its character. If you plan to put text on a #B7142F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #B7142F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B7142F color variations

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

#B7142F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B7142F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B7142F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B7142F color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#B7142F 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
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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
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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
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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
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#30B814
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#1430B8
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#B89C14
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#1430B8
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#81B814
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#14B89C
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#4B14B8
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Nearest named colors to #B7142F

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

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Cadmium Purple color link
Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

Netherlands Red color link
Netherlands Red

#AE1C28

Spring Red color link
Spring Red

#BE1F35

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Old Glory Red color link
Old Glory Red

#B22234

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Mary A. Cummings color link
Mary A. Cummings

#B72126

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Rambutan color link
Rambutan

#C71232

#B7142F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B7142F
  • RGB183, 20, 47
  • CMYK0, 64, 53, 28
  • CSSrgb(183, 20, 47)
  • HSL350°, 80%, 40%
  • HSL Precise350.061°, 80.296%, 39.804%
  • HSV350°, 89%, 72%
  • HSB350°, 89%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.718
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.718, 0.078, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.718, 0.078, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.718, 0.078, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB7142F
  • DECIMAL ID11998255
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers15 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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