#b23c2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23c2e is composed of 69.8% red, 23.5% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.3% magenta, 74.2% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.4 degrees, a saturation of 58.9% and a lightness of 43.9%. #b23c2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff785c with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 74
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23c2e color description : Dark red.

#b23c2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23c2e has RGB values of R:178, G:60, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.74, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680814.

Hex triplet b23c2e #b23c2e
RGB Decimal 178, 60, 46 rgb(178,60,46)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.5, 18 rgb(69.8%,23.5%,18%)
CMYK 0, 66, 74, 30
HSL 6.4°, 58.9, 43.9 hsl(6.4,58.9%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.4°, 74.2, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.606, 47.093, 34.582
XYZ 20.47, 12.896, 3.996
xyY 0.548, 0.345, 12.896
CIE-LCH 42.606, 58.426, 36.291
CIE-LUV 42.606, 91.18, 25.177
Hunter-Lab 35.911, 38.903, 18.541
Binary 10110010, 00111100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b23c2e

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Alternatives to #b23c2e

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#b23c2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23c2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23c2e;}
.background {background-color:#b23c2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23c2e;}

Shades and Tints of #b23c2e

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, #070202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23c2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766c6a is the less saturated color, while #dd1a03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23c2e 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f5754 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766c44 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #856730 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64447 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5a3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95572f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4413e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population