Bordeaux Red color hex code is #6F2C4F

What is Bordeaux Red Color?

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Bordeaux Red has the hex code #6F2C4F. The equivalent RGB values are (111, 44, 79), which means it is composed of 47% red, 19% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:60 Y:29 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, Bordeaux Red has a hue of 329°, 60% saturation and a brightness value of 44%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Included in the RAL Design list with the number 350 30 35, Bordeaux Red hex code is #6F2C4F with equivalent RGB (111, 44, 79). It is not a web color and cannot be applied to web pages by name. However, it can be used in HTML and CSS code by the hex, RGB or HSL values.
FYI, Bordeaux Red's CMYK numbers and corresponding Pantone (PMS) color value mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal code and are only approximations.

RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Please note that RAL Design catalogue is for interior colors and is different from the original RAL Classic list.

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Bordeaux Red Color Codes

Hex Code	#6F2C4F
RGB Values	(111, 44, 79)
CMYK Values	(0%, 60%, 29%, 57%)
HSV/HSB Values	(329°, 60%, 44%)
Closest Web Safe	#663366
Inverse Color	#90D3B0 [Turquoise Green]
Closest Pantone®	7642 C
Closest RAL	4004 [Claret violet]
Complementary Color	#2C6F4C [Amazon]

Bordeaux Red Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#4E4E4E
Desaturated	#4E4E4E
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#444444
Weighted Average (Luma)	#3D3D3D
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#818181

Bordeaux Red Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 6F2C4F. Complementary color is 2C6F4C

Complementary Palette

The complement of Bordeaux Red is Amazon with the hex code #2C6F4C. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6F2C4F color is offered by #2C6F4C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

6F2C4F 2C6F4C

Analogous color palette with (6F2C4F, 6F2C2E and 6E2C6F)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Bordeaux Red (#6F2C4F) are Puce Red (#6F2C2E) and Midnight (#6E2C6F). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Bordeaux Red with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (6F2C4F, 2E6F2C and 2C6F6E)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Bordeaux Red (#6F2C4F) are #2E6F2C (Japanese Laurel) and #2C6F6E (Myrtle Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

6F2C4F 2E6F2C 2C6F6E

Triadic color palette with (6F2C4F, 4F6F2C and 2C4F6F)

Triadic Palette

Bordeaux Red triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4F6F2C (Dark Olive Green) and #2C4F6F (Police Blue) along with #6F2C4F create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

6F2C4F 4F6F2C 2C4F6F

Tetradic color palette with (6F2C4F, 4F6F2C, 2C6F4C and 4C2C6F)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Bordeaux Red has four colors - #4F6F2C (Dark Olive Green), #2C6F4C (Amazon) and #4C2C6F (Regalia) in addition to the base color (#6F2C4F). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

6F2C4F 4F6F2C 2C6F4C 4C2C6F

Square color palette with (6F2C4F, 6F6E2C, 2C6F4C and 2C2D6F)

Square Palette

Bordeaux Red square color palette has #6F6E2C (Mustard Green), #2C6F4C (Amazon) and #2C2D6F (Indigo (Rainbow)). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

6F2C4F 6F6E2C 2C6F4C 2C2D6F

Bordeaux Red Color Rainbow Palette

Our Bordeaux Red rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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