Information about #B74F4D color

#B74F4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B74F4D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(183, 79, 77) — 71.8% red, 31% green, 30.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 41 / 42 / 28. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B74F4D is a pleasantly vivid 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 a hair away from Deep Chestnut (#B94E48). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusty Red (#B9484E) and Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(183, 79, 77)), which gives #B74F4D its character. If you plan to put text on a #B74F4D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B74F4D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B74F4D color variations

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

#B74F4D 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 #B74F4D

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

Dusty Red color link
Dusty Red

#B9484E

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Long Spring color link
Long Spring

#B95754

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Rose Vale color link
Rose Vale

#AB4E52

Alter Ego color link
Alter Ego

#AB4C48

English Red color link
English Red

#AB4B52

Alfisol Red color link
Alfisol Red

#AA554A

Flame Pea color link
Flame Pea

#BE5C48

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B74F4D
  • RGB183, 79, 77
  • CMYK0, 41, 42, 28
  • CSSrgb(183, 79, 77)
  • HSL1°, 42%, 51%
  • HSL Precise1.132°, 42.4%, 50.98%
  • HSV1°, 58%, 72%
  • HSB1°, 58%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.718
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.718, 0.310, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.718, 0.310, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.718, 0.310, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB74F4D
  • DECIMAL ID12013389
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01