#b23e2f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23e2f is composed of 69.8% red, 24.3% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 65.2% magenta, 73.6% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.9 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 44.1%. #b23e2f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7c5e with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 65
    • Y 74
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23e2f color description : Dark red.

#b23e2f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23e2f has RGB values of R:178, G:62, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.65, Y:0.74, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11681327.

Hex triplet b23e2f #b23e2f
RGB Decimal 178, 62, 47 rgb(178,62,47)
RGB Percent 69.8, 24.3, 18.4 rgb(69.8%,24.3%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 65, 74, 30
HSL 6.9°, 58.2, 44.1 hsl(6.9,58.2%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.9°, 73.6, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.94, 46.272, 34.387
XYZ 20.597, 13.118, 4.137
xyY 0.544, 0.347, 13.118
CIE-LCH 42.94, 57.65, 36.618
CIE-LUV 42.94, 89.716, 25.385
Hunter-Lab 36.218, 38.127, 18.581
Binary 10110010, 00111110, 00101111

Color Schemes with #b23e2f

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Alternatives to #b23e2f

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#b23e2f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23e2f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23e2f;}
.background {background-color:#b23e2f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23e2f;}

Shades and Tints of #b23e2f

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, #070302 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23e2f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756d6c is the less saturated color, while #dd1d04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23e2f 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
  • #776d45 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866831 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64549 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5c3d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965830 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4433f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population