Information about #BB0A38 color

#BB0A38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BB0A38 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(187, 10, 56) — 73.3% red, 3.9% green, 22% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 69 / 51 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BB0A38 presents itself as a pure, full-strength pink-red rose — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Norway Red (#BA0C2F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Crimson Glory (#BE0032) and Lipstick Red (#C0022F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 10, 56)), which gives #BB0A38 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BB0A38 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #BB0A38 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BB0A38 color variations

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

#BB0A38 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 #BB0A38

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

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Bills Red color link
Bills Red

#C60C30

Rambutan color link
Rambutan

#C71232

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Titans Red color link
Titans Red

#C8102E

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Knock Out color link
Knock Out

#C81641

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB0A38
  • RGB187, 10, 56
  • CMYK0, 69, 51, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 10, 56)
  • HSL344°, 90%, 39%
  • HSL Precise344.407°, 89.848%, 38.627%
  • HSV344°, 95%, 73%
  • HSB344°, 95%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.039
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.039, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.039, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.039, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDBB0A38
  • DECIMAL ID12257848
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01