#b23b2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23b2b is composed of 69.8% red, 23.1% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 75.8% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 7.1 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 43.3%. #b23b2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7656 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 23
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 76
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23b2b color description : Dark red.

#b23b2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23b2b has RGB values of R:178, G:59, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.76, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680555.

Hex triplet b23b2b #b23b2b
RGB Decimal 178, 59, 43 rgb(178,59,43)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.1, 16.9 rgb(69.8%,23.1%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 67, 76, 30
HSL 7.1°, 61.1, 43.3 hsl(7.1,61.1%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.1°, 75.8, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.414, 47.389, 36.062
XYZ 20.361, 12.77, 3.678
xyY 0.553, 0.347, 12.77
CIE-LCH 42.414, 59.55, 37.27
CIE-LUV 42.414, 92.345, 26.008
Hunter-Lab 35.735, 39.171, 18.912
Binary 10110010, 00111011, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b23b2b

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Alternatives to #b23b2b

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#b23b2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23b2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23b2b;}
.background {background-color:#b23b2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23b2b;}

Shades and Tints of #b23b2b

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 #fcf4f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23b2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776867 is the less saturated color, while #dd1b00 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23b2b 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
  • #6e5653 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766c41 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #85672d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64346 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5a39 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95572c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4403c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population