#b3272d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b3272d is composed of 70.2% red, 15.3% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.2% magenta, 74.9% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 357.4 degrees, a saturation of 64.2% and a lightness of 42.7%. #b3272d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e5a with #670000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 70
    • G 15
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 75
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b3272d color description : Strong red.

#b3272d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b3272d has RGB values of R:179, G:39, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.75, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11740973.

Hex triplet b3272d #b3272d
RGB Decimal 179, 39, 45 rgb(179,39,45)
RGB Percent 70.2, 15.3, 17.6 rgb(70.2%,15.3%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 78, 75, 30
HSL 357.4°, 64.2, 42.7 hsl(357.4,64.2%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.4°, 78.2, 70.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.96, 55.148, 32.247
XYZ 19.791, 11.227, 3.607
xyY 0.572, 0.324, 11.227
CIE-LCH 39.96, 63.884, 30.316
CIE-LUV 39.96, 103.862, 20.452
Hunter-Lab 33.506, 46.796, 17.071
Binary 10110011, 00100111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b3272d

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Alternatives to #b3272d

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#b3272d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b3272d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b3272d;}
.background {background-color:#b3272d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b3272d;}

Shades and Tints of #b3272d

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 #b3272d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706a6a is the less saturated color, while #d5050e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b3272d 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #65494b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6647 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e612d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b63234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #874f3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914c2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b52e31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population