#8b172e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b172e is composed of 54.5% red, 9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 83.5% magenta, 66.9% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 348.1 degrees, a saturation of 71.6% and a lightness of 31.8%. #8b172e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5c with #170000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 55
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 67
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8b172e color description : Dark red.

#8b172e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b172e has RGB values of R:139, G:23, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.67, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9115438.

Hex triplet 8b172e #8b172e
RGB Decimal 139, 23, 46 rgb(139,23,46)
RGB Percent 54.5, 9, 18 rgb(54.5%,9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 83, 67, 45
HSL 348.1°, 71.6, 31.8 hsl(348.1,71.6%,31.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 348.1°, 83.5, 54.5
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 30.158, 47.966, 17.876
XYZ 11.448, 6.3, 3.198
xyY 0.547, 0.301, 6.3
CIE-LCH 30.158, 51.188, 20.439
CIE-LUV 30.158, 77.803, 8.783
Hunter-Lab 25.101, 37.482, 10.017
Binary 10001011, 00010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #8b172e

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Alternatives to #8b172e

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#8b172e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b172e

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Shades and Tints of #8b172e

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b172e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #534f50 is the less saturated color, while #9e0423 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b172e 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
  • #3c3c3c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4c3539 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #535049 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #614d31 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #902627 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #673b3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #703930 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8e212a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population