#b24242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b24242 is composed of 69.8% red, 25.9% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 62.9% magenta, 62.9% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 45.9% and a lightness of 47.8%. #b24242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8484 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 26
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 63
    • Y 63
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b24242 color description : Dark moderate red.

#b24242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b24242 has RGB values of R:178, G:66, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.63, Y:0.63, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11682370.

Hex triplet b24242 #b24242
RGB Decimal 178, 66, 66 rgb(178,66,66)
RGB Percent 69.8, 25.9, 25.9 rgb(69.8%,25.9%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 63, 63, 30
HSL 0°, 45.9, 47.8 hsl(0,45.9%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 62.9, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 43.882, 45.555, 24.333
XYZ 21.292, 13.757, 6.688
xyY 0.51, 0.33, 13.757
CIE-LCH 43.882, 51.646, 28.109
CIE-LUV 43.882, 83.282, 17.964
Hunter-Lab 37.09, 37.563, 15.272
Binary 10110010, 01000010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #b24242

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Alternatives to #b24242

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#b24242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b24242

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#b24242 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b24242;}
.background {background-color:#b24242;}
.border {border:1px solid #b24242;}

Shades and Tints of #b24242

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, #060202 is the darkest color, while #fcf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b24242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #837171 is the less saturated color, while #f40000 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b24242 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
  • #636363 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #735c5c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766f59 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866a44 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64b4f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5e50 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965c43 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4474a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population