#bb242f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb242f is composed of 73.3% red, 14.1% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.7% magenta, 74.9% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 355.6 degrees, a saturation of 67.7% and a lightness of 43.7%. #bb242f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb242f color description : Strong red.

#bb242f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb242f has RGB values of R:187, G:36, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264495.

Hex triplet bb242f #bb242f
RGB Decimal 187, 36, 47 rgb(187,36,47)
RGB Percent 73.3, 14.1, 18.4 rgb(73.3%,14.1%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 81, 75, 27
HSL 355.6°, 67.7, 43.7 hsl(355.6,67.7%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.6°, 80.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.271, 58.447, 32.97
XYZ 21.639, 12.034, 3.873
xyY 0.576, 0.321, 12.034
CIE-LCH 41.271, 67.105, 29.427
CIE-LUV 41.271, 111.085, 20.561
Hunter-Lab 34.691, 50.632, 17.665
Binary 10111011, 00100100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #bb242f

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Alternatives to #bb242f

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#bb242f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb242f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb242f;}
.background {background-color:#bb242f;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb242f

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #060102 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb242f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #76696a is the less saturated color, while #dd0212 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb242f is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67494b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #71694b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5041 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964d2f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population