Information about #BB2525 color

#BB2525 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB2525 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(187, 37, 37) — 73.3% red, 14.5% green, 14.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 59 / 59 / 27. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BB2525 reads as a energetic, saturated red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Mary A. Cummings (#B72126). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Cola (#B62020) and Greyed Red (#BC2D29).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 37, 37)), which gives #BB2525 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BB2525 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #BB2525 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB2525 color variations

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

#BB2525 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BB2525 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#951D1D

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Black

#000000

#BB2525 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BB2525 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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#BB2525 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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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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#2570BB
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#25BB70
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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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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
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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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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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Nearest named colors to #BB2525

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

Mary A. Cummings color link
Mary A. Cummings

#B72126

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Greyed Red color link
Greyed Red

#BC2D29

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Elipsis Initiative color link
Elipsis Initiative

#C42828

Lithuania Red color link
Lithuania Red

#C1272D

Pure Crimson color link
Pure Crimson

#C3272B

Aesthetic Red color link
Aesthetic Red

#B22B27

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Netherlands Red color link
Netherlands Red

#AE1C28

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

#BB2525 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB2525
  • RGB187, 37, 37
  • CMYK0, 59, 59, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 37, 37)
  • HSL0°, 67%, 44%
  • HSL Precise0°, 66.964%, 43.922%
  • HSV0°, 80%, 73%
  • HSB0°, 80%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.145, 0.145)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.145, 0.145, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.145, 0.145)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBB2525
  • DECIMAL ID12264741
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers4 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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