#b23e2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23e2c is composed of 69.8% red, 24.3% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 65.2% magenta, 75.3% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 8.1 degrees, a saturation of 60.4% and a lightness of 43.5%. #b23e2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7c58 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 65
    • Y 75
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23e2c color description : Dark red.

#b23e2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23e2c has RGB values of R:178, G:62, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.65, Y:0.75, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11681324.

Hex triplet b23e2c #b23e2c
RGB Decimal 178, 62, 44 rgb(178,62,44)
RGB Percent 69.8, 24.3, 17.3 rgb(69.8%,24.3%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 65, 75, 30
HSL 8.1°, 60.4, 43.5 hsl(8.1,60.4%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 8.1°, 75.3, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.905, 46.138, 36.037
XYZ 20.538, 13.094, 3.829
xyY 0.548, 0.35, 13.094
CIE-LCH 42.905, 58.544, 37.992
CIE-LUV 42.905, 90.239, 26.522
Hunter-Lab 36.186, 37.986, 19.057
Binary 10110010, 00111110, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b23e2c

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Alternatives to #b23e2c

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#b23e2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23e2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23e2c;}
.background {background-color:#b23e2c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23e2c;}

Shades and Tints of #b23e2c

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, #050201 is the darkest color, while #fcf5f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23e2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766a68 is the less saturated color, while #dd1f01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23e2c 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
  • #5f5f5f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705855 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #776d42 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #86682e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64549 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5c3a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96582d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5423e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population