Information about #CB0801 color

#CB0801 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CB0801 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(203, 8, 1) (79.6% red, 3.1% green, 0.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 76 / 79 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CB0801 presents itself as a intensely saturated red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Boston University Red (#CC0000). Nearby in the Register you will also find Verizon Red (#CD040B) and Rosso Corsa (#D40000).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(203, 8, 1)), which gives #CB0801 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CB0801 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #CB0801 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#CB0801 color variations

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

#CB0801 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 #CB0801

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CB0801
  • RGB203, 8, 1
  • CMYK0, 76, 79, 20
  • CSSrgb(203, 8, 1)
  • HSL2°, 99%, 40%
  • HSL Precise2.079°, 99.02%, 40%
  • HSV2°, 100%, 80%
  • HSB2°, 100%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.796
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.031
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.004
  • GLSLvec3(0.796, 0.031, 0.004)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.796, 0.031, 0.004, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.796, 0.031, 0.004)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCB0801
  • DECIMAL ID13305857
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01