#b23c2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23c2a is composed of 69.8% red, 23.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.3% magenta, 76.4% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 7.9 degrees, a saturation of 61.8% and a lightness of 43.1%. #b23c2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7854 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 76
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23c2a color description : Dark red.

#b23c2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23c2a has RGB values of R:178, G:60, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.76, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680810.

Hex triplet b23c2a #b23c2a
RGB Decimal 178, 60, 42 rgb(178,60,42)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.5, 16.5 rgb(69.8%,23.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 66, 76, 30
HSL 7.9°, 61.8, 43.1 hsl(7.9,61.8%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.9°, 76.4, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.561, 46.922, 36.776
XYZ 20.395, 12.866, 3.6
xyY 0.553, 0.349, 12.866
CIE-LCH 42.561, 59.617, 38.089
CIE-LUV 42.561, 91.874, 26.656
Hunter-Lab 35.869, 38.721, 19.158
Binary 10110010, 00111100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b23c2a

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Alternatives to #b23c2a

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#b23c2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23c2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23c2a;}
.background {background-color:#b23c2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23c2a;}

Shades and Tints of #b23c2a

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fcf4f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23c2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6e6e is the less saturated color, while #d42308 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23c2a 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
  • #766c40 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #86672c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64347 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5a38 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96572b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5403c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population