Information about #B8616C color

#B8616C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B8616C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(184, 97, 108) — 72.2% red, 38% green, 42.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 34 / 30 / 28. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B8616C presents itself as a softly balanced red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lovett Lavender (#B85E63). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rustic Cherry (#B9576C) and Dusky Rose (#BA6873).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(184, 97, 108)), which gives #B8616C its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.2:1. No one has named #B8616C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B8616C color variations

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#B8616C 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 #B8616C

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

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Deep Puce color link
Deep Puce

#A95C68

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

#B8616C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B8616C
  • RGB184, 97, 108
  • CMYK0, 34, 30, 28
  • CSSrgb(184, 97, 108)
  • HSL352°, 38%, 55%
  • HSL Precise352.414°, 37.991%, 55.098%
  • HSV352°, 47%, 72%
  • HSB352°, 47%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • GLSLvec3(0.722, 0.380, 0.424)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.722, 0.380, 0.424, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.722, 0.380, 0.424)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB8616C
  • DECIMAL ID12083564
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01