#b23c1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23c1a is composed of 69.8% red, 23.5% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.3% magenta, 85.4% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 13.4 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 40%. #b23c1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7834 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 85
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23c1a color description : Dark red.

#b23c1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23c1a has RGB values of R:178, G:60, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.85, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680794.

Hex triplet b23c1a #b23c1a
RGB Decimal 178, 60, 26 rgb(178,60,26)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.5, 10.2 rgb(69.8%,23.5%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 66, 85, 30
HSL 13.4°, 74.5, 40 hsl(13.4,74.5%,40%)
HSV (or HSB) 13.4°, 85.4, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.42, 46.392, 44.796
XYZ 20.163, 12.774, 2.381
xyY 0.571, 0.362, 12.774
CIE-LCH 42.42, 64.489, 43.997
CIE-LUV 42.42, 94.075, 31.334
Hunter-Lab 35.74, 38.158, 21.068
Binary 10110010, 00111100, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b23c1a

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Alternatives to #b23c1a

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#b23c1a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23c1a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23c1a;}
.background {background-color:#b23c1a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23c1a;}

Shades and Tints of #b23c1a

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, #070201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23c1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6361 is the less saturated color, while #ca2f02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23c1a 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
  • #6c554e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #776c2f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876718 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b74245 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5a27 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965719 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b54035 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population