#b3242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b3242a is composed of 70.2% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.9% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 357.5 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 42.2%. #b3242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #670000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 70
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 77
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b3242a color description : Strong red.

#b3242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b3242a has RGB values of R:179, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.77, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11740202.

Hex triplet b3242a #b3242a
RGB Decimal 179, 36, 42 rgb(179,36,42)
RGB Percent 70.2, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(70.2%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 80, 77, 30
HSL 357.5°, 66.5, 42.2 hsl(357.5,66.5%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.5°, 79.9, 70.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.606, 55.921, 33.627
XYZ 19.64, 11.015, 3.282
xyY 0.579, 0.325, 11.015
CIE-LCH 39.606, 65.252, 31.02
CIE-LUV 39.606, 105.874, 21.007
Hunter-Lab 33.189, 47.55, 17.369
Binary 10110011, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b3242a

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Alternatives to #b3242a

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#b3242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b3242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b3242a;}
.background {background-color:#b3242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b3242a;}

Shades and Tints of #b3242a

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, #100304 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b3242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716667 is the less saturated color, while #d4030c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b3242a 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #634648 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6545 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b63031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #874d3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #904a2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b52b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population