#b23839 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23839 is composed of 69.8% red, 22% green and 22.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 68.5% magenta, 68% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 359.5 degrees, a saturation of 52.1% and a lightness of 45.9%. #b23839 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7072 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 22
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 69
    • Y 68
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23839 color description : Dark moderate red.

#b23839 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23839 has RGB values of R:178, G:56, B:57 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.69, Y:0.68, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11679801.

Hex triplet b23839 #b23839
RGB Decimal 178, 56, 57 rgb(178,56,57)
RGB Percent 69.8, 22, 22.4 rgb(69.8%,22%,22.4%)
CMYK 0, 69, 68, 30
HSL 359.5°, 52.1, 45.9 hsl(359.5,52.1%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.5°, 68.5, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.14, 49.314, 27.583
XYZ 20.514, 12.591, 5.221
xyY 0.535, 0.329, 12.591
CIE-LCH 42.14, 56.504, 29.22
CIE-LUV 42.14, 91.367, 19.29
Hunter-Lab 35.484, 41.096, 16.115
Binary 10110010, 00111000, 00111001

Color Schemes with #b23839

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Alternatives to #b23839

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#b23839 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23839

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23839;}
.background {background-color:#b23839;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23839;}

Shades and Tints of #b23839

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, #0e0404 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23839

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c6e6e is the less saturated color, while #e80204 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23839 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e5656 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726b51 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82663b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64245 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #895848 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93553a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b43e40 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population