#b23b2d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23b2d is composed of 69.8% red, 23.1% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 74.7% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.3 degrees, a saturation of 59.6% and a lightness of 43.7%. #b23b2d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff765a with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 23
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 75
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23b2d color description : Dark red.

#b23b2d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23b2d has RGB values of R:178, G:59, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.75, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680557.

Hex triplet b23b2d #b23b2d
RGB Decimal 178, 59, 45 rgb(178,59,45)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.1, 17.6 rgb(69.8%,23.1%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 67, 75, 30
HSL 6.3°, 59.6, 43.7 hsl(6.3,59.6%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.3°, 74.7, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.437, 47.474, 34.961
XYZ 20.399, 12.785, 3.876
xyY 0.55, 0.345, 12.785
CIE-LCH 42.437, 58.959, 36.369
CIE-LUV 42.437, 91.994, 25.267
Hunter-Lab 35.756, 39.262, 18.602
Binary 10110010, 00111011, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b23b2d

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Alternatives to #b23b2d

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#b23b2d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23b2d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23b2d;}
.background {background-color:#b23b2d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23b2d;}

Shades and Tints of #b23b2d

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, #060201 is the darkest color, while #fdf6f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23b2d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766a69 is the less saturated color, while #dd1902 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23b2d 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
  • #756c43 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #85672f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64346 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5a3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95572e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4403d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population