#b3272a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b3272a is composed of 70.2% red, 15.3% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.2% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 358.7 degrees, a saturation of 64.2% and a lightness of 42.7%. #b3272a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e54 with #670000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 70
    • G 15
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 77
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b3272a color description : Strong red.

#b3272a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b3272a has RGB values of R:179, G:39, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.77, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11740970.

Hex triplet b3272a #b3272a
RGB Decimal 179, 39, 42 rgb(179,39,42)
RGB Percent 70.2, 15.3, 16.5 rgb(70.2%,15.3%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 78, 77, 30
HSL 358.7°, 64.2, 42.7 hsl(358.7,64.2%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.7°, 78.2, 70.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.922, 55.03, 33.974
XYZ 19.735, 11.204, 3.314
xyY 0.576, 0.327, 11.204
CIE-LCH 39.922, 64.672, 31.69
CIE-LUV 39.922, 104.507, 21.599
Hunter-Lab 33.473, 46.662, 17.561
Binary 10110011, 00100111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b3272a

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Alternatives to #b3272a

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#b3272a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b3272a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b3272a;}
.background {background-color:#b3272a;}
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Shades and Tints of #b3272a

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b3272a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706a6a is the less saturated color, while #d5050a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b3272a 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654949 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6644 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e612a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b63233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #874f3a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914c2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b52e30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population