#B8303A Hex Code
Color Name: American Red
What is hex #B8303A Color?
The color name of hex code #B8303A is American Red. The RGB values are (184, 48, 58) which means it is composed of
63% red, 17% green and 20% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:74 Y:69 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B8303A has a hue of 356°, 74% saturation and a brightness value of 72%.
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.
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Hex #B8303A Color Codes
| Color Name | American Red |
| RGB Values | (184, 48, 58) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 74%, 69%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (356°, 74%, 72%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #47CFC5 [Medium Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 180 C |
| Closest RAL | 3027 [Raspberry red] |
| Complementary Color | #30B8AE [Light Sea Green] |
| #B8303A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #616161 |
| Desaturated | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5A5A5A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4E4E4E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #919191 |
Hex #B8303A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B8303A is #30B8AE which is called Light Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B8303A color is offered by #30B8AE. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #B8303A are #B86A30 and #B8307E, called Copper and Medium Red-Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B8303A with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B8303A are #30B86A (Medium Sea Green) and #307EB8 (Steel Blue). 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.
Triadic Palette
#B8303A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3AB830 (American Green) and #303AB8 (Denim Blue) along with #B8303A, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #B8303A has #3AB830 (American Green), #30B8AE (Light Sea Green) and #AE30B8 (Byzantine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #B8303A contains #7EB830 (Green (RYB)), #30B8AE (Light Sea Green) and #6A30B8 (Grape). 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.
Hex #B8303A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B8303A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of B8303A Color
Tints
C65961- CD6E75
- D48389
- DC989D
- E3ACB0
- EAC1C4
- F1D6D8
- F8EAEB
Tones
- AD4048
- A7484F
- A25056
- 9C585D
- 966064
- 91686B
- 8B7072
- 867879
Shades
- 93262E
- 812229
- 6E1D23
- 5C181D
- 4A1317
- 370E11
- 250A0C
- 120506
#B8303A Color Patterns
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#B8303A Gingham Checks
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#B8303A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B8303A Polka Dots Pattern
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#B8303A Honeycomb Pattern
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#B8303A Leaves Pattern
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#B8303A Houndstooth Pattern
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#B8303A Trellis Pattern
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#B8303A Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.