#b23c2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23c2b is composed of 69.8% red, 23.5% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.3% magenta, 75.8% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 7.6 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 43.3%. #b23c2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7856 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 76
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23c2b color description : Dark red.

#b23c2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23c2b has RGB values of R:178, G:60, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.76, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680811.

Hex triplet b23c2b #b23c2b
RGB Decimal 178, 60, 43 rgb(178,60,43)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.5, 16.9 rgb(69.8%,23.5%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 66, 76, 30
HSL 7.6°, 61.1, 43.3 hsl(7.6,61.1%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.6°, 75.8, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.572, 46.963, 36.233
XYZ 20.413, 12.873, 3.695
xyY 0.552, 0.348, 12.873
CIE-LCH 42.572, 59.316, 37.651
CIE-LUV 42.572, 91.706, 26.298
Hunter-Lab 35.879, 38.765, 19.009
Binary 10110010, 00111100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b23c2b

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Alternatives to #b23c2b

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#b23c2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23c2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23c2b;}
.background {background-color:#b23c2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23c2b;}

Shades and Tints of #b23c2b

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 #fcf5f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23c2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776967 is the less saturated color, while #dd1c00 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23c2b 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
  • #b64347 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5a39 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95572c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4403d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population