#b23247 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23247 is composed of 69.8% red, 19.6% green and 27.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 71.9% magenta, 60.1% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 350.2 degrees, a saturation of 56.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b23247 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff648e with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 20
    • B 28
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 72
    • Y 60
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23247 color description : Dark red.

#b23247 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23247 has RGB values of R:178, G:50, B:71 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.72, Y:0.6, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11678279.

Hex triplet b23247 #b23247
RGB Decimal 178, 50, 71 rgb(178,50,71)
RGB Percent 69.8, 19.6, 27.8 rgb(69.8%,19.6%,27.8%)
CMYK 0, 72, 60, 30
HSL 350.2°, 56.1, 44.7 hsl(350.2,56.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.2°, 71.9, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 41.538, 52.522, 18.216
XYZ 20.639, 12.203, 7.23
xyY 0.515, 0.305, 12.203
CIE-LCH 41.538, 55.591, 19.128
CIE-LUV 41.538, 90.964, 10.249
Hunter-Lab 34.933, 44.325, 12.183
Binary 10110010, 00110010, 01000111

Color Schemes with #b23247

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Alternatives to #b23247

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#b23247 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23247

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23247;}
.background {background-color:#b23247;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23247;}

Shades and Tints of #b23247

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, #0a0304 is the darkest color, while #fdf9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23247

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756f70 is the less saturated color, while #de062a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23247 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c5357 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d6962 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6548 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b53f42 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #865558 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #915247 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b43a44 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population