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HEX B23D41 - #B23D41, RGB(178,61,65) Color


Color Name: Sanguine*
Hex Color Code: #B23D41
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 61, 65)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 65.7%, 63.5%, 30.2%



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What color is B23D41?

The RGB color code for color number #B23D41 is RGB(178, 61, 65). In the RGB color model, #B23D41 has a red value of 178, a green value of 61, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 65.7% magenta, 63.5% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 357.9° (degrees), 49.0 % saturation, and 46.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B23D41 has a hue of 357.9° (degrees), 65.7 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B23D41 is cool or warm?

Color B23D41 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B23D41? (For interior and product design)

B23D41 has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#B23D41

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Compare LRV 13 of #B23D41 with dark and light Color




Is #B23D41 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B23D41 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #B23D41 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 61, 65)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
61 (23.9%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
65.73%
Yellow
63.48%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(357.95deg, 49.0 %, 46.9 %)

Hue
357.95°
Saturation
48.95 %.
Lightness
46.86 %.

RYB

RYB(155, 89, 82)
Red
155 (60.9%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
82 (32.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
357.95°
Saturation
65.73 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 357.95°

W: 23.92 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 20.98

Y : 13.18

Z : 6.44

YXY

Y1 : 13.18

X : 0.52

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 76.08%

Y : 74.51%


LRV

~ 13.2 %

Munsell Color System

6.1R 4.1/10.3

CIE-Lab

L : 43.04

A : 47.71

B : 23.87

CIE-Lch

L : 43.04

C : 53.35

H : 26.58

CIE-Luv

L : 43.04

U : 86.57

V : 16.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.31

A : 39.61

B : 14.9






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B23D41

Here are the colors similar to B23D41. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#BC3F4A
Sanguine
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C62D42
Brick Red
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C41E3A
Cardinal
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AF4035
Pale carmine
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B23D41.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B23D41.

#BD3742
PANTONE 4060 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#A94545
PANTONE 4062 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#BD4649
PANTONE 8903 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C22F41
PANTONE 4059 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B23D41.

#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#A63D2F
RAL 3016 - Coral Red
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B23D41.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B23D41.

#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B23D41

Here are the paint colors similar to B23D41. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B23D41 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B23D41 to Benjamin Moore

#B03E43
Ladybug Red (1322)
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#B14040
Chili Pepper (2004-20)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#BD3A42
Poppy (1315)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#AD433F
Greenhow Vermillion (CW-340)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B23D41 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B23D41 to Dunn-Edwards

#B73D3F
Cherry Bomb (DEA 105)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#A53B3D
Scarlet Past (DEA 150)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#AF413B
Glitzy Red (DEA 153)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B23D41 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B23D41 to PPG Paints

#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#A24041
Granada (PPG17-12)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A34747
Crushed Tomatoes (PPG13-09)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B23D41 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B23D41 to Sherwin Williams

#B24743
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A43834
Tanager (SW 6601)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color B23D41 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B23D41 to Behr

#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A74E4A
Persimmon Red (HDC-CL-09)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B23D41 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B23D41 to Valspar

#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A64740
Red Ochre (2011-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#AC4D4C
Deep Rose (2001-3A)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B93E4E
Berry Blush (1004-1A)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B23D41 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B23D41 to Farrow & Ball

#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B23D41 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



B23D41
Sanguine*

3DB2AE
Verdigris*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #B23D41?

Color that best contrast with #B23D41 is #3DB2AE, color name is Verdigris*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #B23D41?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B23D41 is #3DB2AE, color name is Verdigris*.





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