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Color name
HEX #B23C38

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #B23C38 it is the complementary color #4DC3C7. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #B23C38. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B73C33, #C84E46, #D96059, #EA726C and #FB847F

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #B23C38. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38, #A12A25, #901812, #7F0600 and #6E0000

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38 and #B23838

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38, #B25D38, #B27E38, #B29F38 and #A4B238

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #B23C38 shade matches the following richer shades: #B23C38, #C52A25 and #D81812

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38, #9F4E4B, #8C5F5E, #797171 and #668384

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23877, #B23856, #B23A38, #B25A38 and #B27B38

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #B23C38 shade: #732724, #92312E, #B23C38, #C6514D and #D06F6C

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38, #97B238 and #3867B2

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38, #38B23A and #3A38B2

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38, #97B238, #38B0B2 and #5238B2

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #B23C38 shade: #B23C38, #73B238, #38B0B2 and #7738B2

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

Note

Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

Complementary color

CMYK 61 / 2 / 0 / 22

HEX #4DC3C7

RGB 77 195 199

HSL 181.97, 0.52%, 0.54%

LAB 72.71, -31.38, -11.86

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 72 / 28

HEX #B73C33

RGB 183 60 51

HSL 4.09, 0.56%, 0.46%

LAB 43.56, 49.05, 33.04

 

CMYK 0 / 61 / 65 / 22

HEX #C84E46

RGB 200 78 70

HSL 3.69, 0.54%, 0.53%

LAB 49.7, 48.1, 30.06

 

CMYK 0 / 56 / 59 / 15

HEX #D96059

RGB 217 96 89

HSL 3.28, 0.63%, 0.6%

LAB 55.93, 46.99, 27.52

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 54 / 8

HEX #EA726C

RGB 234 114 108

HSL 2.86, 0.75%, 0.67%

LAB 62.18, 45.84, 25.33

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 49 / 2

HEX #FB847F

RGB 251 132 127

HSL 2.42, 0.94%, 0.74%

LAB 68.42, 44.71, 23.44

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 0 / 74 / 77 / 37

HEX #A12A25

RGB 161 42 37

HSL 2.42, 0.63%, 0.39%

LAB 36.68, 48.2, 32.35

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 88 / 44

HEX #901812

RGB 144 24 18

HSL 2.86, 0.78%, 0.32%

LAB 30.94, 48.07, 36.15

 

CMYK 0 / 95 / 100 / 50

HEX #7F0600

RGB 127 6 0

HSL 2.83, 1%, 0.25%

LAB 25.69, 46.65, 38.12

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 57

HEX #6E0000

RGB 110 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.22%

LAB 21.26, 43.12, 32.36

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23838

RGB 178 56 56

HSL 0, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.12, 49.27, 28.17

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 69 / 30

HEX #B25D38

RGB 178 93 56

HSL 18.2, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 48.98, 31.43, 36.26

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 69 / 30

HEX #B27E38

RGB 178 126 56

HSL 34.43, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 56.75, 13.19, 44.92

 

CMYK 0 / 11 / 69 / 30

HEX #B29F38

RGB 178 159 56

HSL 50.66, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 65.39, -4.93, 54.03

 

CMYK 8 / 0 / 69 / 30

HEX #A4B238

RGB 164 178 56

HSL 66.89, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 69.48, -20.83, 57.81

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 0 / 79 / 81 / 23

HEX #C52A25

RGB 197 42 37

HSL 1.88, 0.68%, 0.46%

LAB 43.74, 59.35, 41.85

 

CMYK 0 / 89 / 92 / 15

HEX #D81812

RGB 216 24 18

HSL 1.82, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 46.04, 68.26, 54.11

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 53 / 38

HEX #9F4E4B

RGB 159 78 75

HSL 2.14, 0.36%, 0.46%

LAB 43.25, 33.28, 17.48

 

CMYK 0 / 32 / 33 / 45

HEX #8C5F5E

RGB 140 95 94

HSL 1.3, 0.2%, 0.46%

LAB 45.04, 18.22, 8.01

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 7 / 53

HEX #797171

RGB 121 113 113

HSL 0, 0.03%, 0.46%

LAB 48.34, 3.09, 1.11

 

CMYK 23 / 1 / 0 / 48

HEX #668384

RGB 102 131 132

HSL 182, 0.13%, 0.46%

LAB 52.65, -10.03, -3.94

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 33 / 30

HEX #B23877

RGB 178 56 119

HSL 329.02, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 43.69, 54.76, -8.58

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 52 / 30

HEX #B23856

RGB 178 56 86

HSL 345.25, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.71, 51.37, 10.46

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23A38

RGB 178 58 56

HSL 0.98, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.42, 48.45, 28.53

 

CMYK 0 / 49 / 69 / 30

HEX #B25A38

RGB 178 90 56

HSL 16.72, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 48.34, 33.03, 35.52

 

CMYK 0 / 31 / 69 / 30

HEX #B27B38

RGB 178 123 56

HSL 32.95, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 56, 14.86, 44.1

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 55

HEX #732724

RGB 115 39 36

HSL 2.28, 0.52%, 0.3%

LAB 27.36, 33.26, 19.88

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 68 / 43

HEX #92312E

RGB 146 49 46

HSL 1.8, 0.52%, 0.38%

LAB 35.01, 40.64, 24.25

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 61 / 22

HEX #C6514D

RGB 198 81 77

HSL 1.98, 0.51%, 0.54%

LAB 50.01, 46.46, 26.29

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 48 / 18

HEX #D06F6C

RGB 208 111 108

HSL 1.8, 0.52%, 0.62%

LAB 57.91, 37.78, 18.96

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 15 / 0 / 69 / 30

HEX #97B238

RGB 151 178 56

HSL 73.28, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 68.54, -26.25, 56.54

 

CMYK 69 / 42 / 0 / 30

HEX #3867B2

RGB 56 103 178

HSL 216.89, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 43.88, 9.16, -44.63

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 69 / 0 / 67 / 30

HEX #38B23A

RGB 56 178 58

HSL 120.98, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 64.15, -56.68, 49.78

 

CMYK 67 / 69 / 0 / 30

HEX #3A38B2

RGB 58 56 178

HSL 240.98, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 31.68, 39.6, -64.39

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 15 / 0 / 69 / 30

HEX #97B238

RGB 151 178 56

HSL 73.28, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 68.54, -26.25, 56.54

 

CMYK 69 / 1 / 0 / 30

HEX #38B0B2

RGB 56 176 178

HSL 180.98, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 65.83, -31.54, -10.67

 

CMYK 54 / 69 / 0 / 30

HEX #5238B2

RGB 82 56 178

HSL 252.79, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 33.64, 43.18, -61.09

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 30

HEX #B23C38

RGB 178 60 56

HSL 1.97, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 42.74, 47.6, 28.91

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 69 / 30

HEX #73B238

RGB 115 178 56

HSL 90.98, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 66.34, -40.21, 53.59

 

CMYK 69 / 1 / 0 / 30

HEX #38B0B2

RGB 56 176 178

HSL 180.98, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 65.83, -31.54, -10.67

 

CMYK 33 / 69 / 0 / 30

HEX #7738B2

RGB 119 56 178

HSL 270.98, 0.52%, 0.46%

LAB 37.78, 50.23, -54.18

 

Description

Color code: HEX #B23C38 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #B23C38 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively low compared to others, this hue appears darker to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 178 red, 60 green and 56 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
178 60 56 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 66 magenta, 69 yellow and 30 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 66% 69% 30% C M Y K

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