Information about #B94648 color

#B94648 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B94648 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 70, 72) (72.5% red, 27.5% green, 28.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 44 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B94648 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one 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 almost identical to Dusty Red (#B9484E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flair (#B94B42) and Sanguine (#BC3F4A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(185, 70, 72)), which gives #B94648 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B94648 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. #B94648 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B94648 color variations

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

#B94648 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 #B94648

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

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Sanguine color link
Sanguine

#BC3F4A

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Moulin Rouge color link
Moulin Rouge

#AD463F

Alter Ego color link
Alter Ego

#AB4C48

#B94648 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B94648
  • RGB185, 70, 72
  • CMYK0, 45, 44, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 70, 72)
  • HSL359°, 45%, 50%
  • HSL Precise358.957°, 45.098%, 50%
  • HSV359°, 62%, 73%
  • HSB359°, 62%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.275, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.275, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.275, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB94648
  • DECIMAL ID12142152
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01