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HEX BB1237 - #BB1237, RGB(187,18,55) Color


Color Name: Crimson Glory*
Hex Color Code: #BB1237
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 18, 55)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 90.4%, 70.6%, 26.7%






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What color is BB1237?

The RGB color code for color number #BB1237 is RGB(187, 18, 55). In the RGB color model, #BB1237 has a red value of 187, a green value of 18, and a blue value of 55. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 90.4% magenta, 70.6% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 346.9° (degrees), 82.4 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB1237 has a hue of 346.9° (degrees), 90.4 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB1237 is cool or warm?

Color BB1237 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB1237? (For interior and product design)

BB1237 has an LRV of nearly 11. 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.



Dark Color

#BB1237

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #BB1237 with dark and light Color




Is #BB1237 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB1237 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 #BB1237 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 18, 55)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
18 (7.1%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
90.37%
Yellow
70.59%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(346.86deg, 82.4 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
346.86°
Saturation
82.44 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(197, 64, 83)
Red
197 (77.4%)
Yellow
64 (25.0%)
Blue
83 (32.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
346.86°
Saturation
90.37 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 346.86°

W: 7.06 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 21.4

Y : 11.27

Z : 4.66

YXY

Y1 : 11.27

X : 0.57

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 92.94%

Y : 78.43%


LRV

~ 11.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.7R 3.8/13.9

CIE-Lab

L : 40.04

A : 62.64

B : 26.64

CIE-Lch

L : 40.04

C : 68.07

H : 23.04

CIE-Luv

L : 40.04

U : 114.9

V : 14.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.58

A : 55.01

B : 15.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB1237


Here are the colors similar to BB1237. 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.



#BE0032
Crimson Glory
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#C40233
Red (NCS)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#C41E3A
Cardinal
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#C32148
Maroon (Crayola)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB1237.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB1237.


#BA0C2F
PANTONE 200 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#BF0D3E
PANTONE 193 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C5003E
PANTONE 1935 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#CE0037
PANTONE 206 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB1237.


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#9B2423
RAL 3001 - Signal Red
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB1237.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB1237.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB1237


Here are the paint colors similar to BB1237. 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 BB1237 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB1237 to Benjamin Moore


#B32735
Exotic Red (2086-10)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#AA253C
Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B82D33
Neon Red (2087-10)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C0324A
Rose Parade (2086-20)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB1237 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB1237 to Valspar


#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B0212A
Classic Red (1009-2)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB1237 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB1237 to Sherwin Williams


#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A82E33
Heartthrob (SW 6866)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB1237 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB1237 to Dunn-Edwards


#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB1237 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB1237 to PPG Paints


#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#A24041
Granada (PPG17-12)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB1237 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB1237 to Behr


#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#A04039
Fire Cracker (PPU2-16)
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB1237 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



BB1237
Crimson Glory*

12BB96
Mint Green*


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 #BB1237?

Color that best contrast with #BB1237 is #12BB96, color name is Mint Green*
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 #BB1237?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB1237 is #12BB96, color name is Mint Green*.





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