Information about #BB2710 color

#BB2710 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB2710 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 39, 16) (73.3% red, 15.3% green, 6.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 58 / 67 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated earthy red, #BB2710 sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Vintage Red (#AF2413). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chilli Pepper (#C11B17) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

In RGB terms — rgb(187, 39, 16) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BB2710 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #BB2710 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB2710 color variations

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

#BB2710 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 #BB2710

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

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB2710
  • RGB187, 39, 16
  • CMYK0, 58, 67, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 39, 16)
  • HSL8°, 84%, 40%
  • HSL Precise8.07°, 84.236%, 39.804%
  • HSV8°, 91%, 73%
  • HSB8°, 91%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.153, 0.063)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.153, 0.063, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.153, 0.063)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDBB2710
  • DECIMAL ID12265232
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01