Information about #BB0C40 color

#BB0C40 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB0C40 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 12, 64) (73.3% red, 4.7% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 69 / 48 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#BB0C40 presents itself as a maximally vivid rose — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Pictorial Carmine (#C30B4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Knock Out (#C81641) and Norway Red (#BA0C2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 12, 64)), which gives #BB0C40 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BB0C40 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #BB0C40 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB0C40 color variations

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

#BB0C40 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BB0C40 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#950933

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#700726

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#4A0419

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#25020C

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Black

#000000

#BB0C40 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BB0C40 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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#BA0B86

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#BB0C40 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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#0CBB86
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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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#0C98BB
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#0CBB2F
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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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#BB0C98
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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
#BB0C40
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#40BB0C
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#0C40BB
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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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#BB860C
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#0CBB86
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#0C40BB
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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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#98BB0C
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#0CBB86
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#2F0CBB
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Nearest named colors to #BB0C40

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

Pictorial Carmine color link
Pictorial Carmine

#C30B4E

Knock Out color link
Knock Out

#C81641

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Purplish Red color link
Purplish Red

#B0054B

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Crimson Glory color link
Crimson Glory

#BE0032

Rambutan color link
Rambutan

#C71232

Bills Red color link
Bills Red

#C60C30

Cool Red color link
Cool Red

#A80B44

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Cardinal color link
Cardinal

#C41E3A

Spring Red color link
Spring Red

#BE1F35

#BB0C40 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB0C40
  • RGB187, 12, 64
  • CMYK0, 69, 48, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 12, 64)
  • HSL342°, 88%, 39%
  • HSL Precise342.171°, 87.94%, 39.02%
  • HSV342°, 94%, 73%
  • HSB342°, 94%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.047, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.047, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.047, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDBB0C40
  • DECIMAL ID12258368
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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