#b42c2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b42c2b is composed of 70.6% red, 17.3% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.6% magenta, 76.1% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 0.4 degrees, a saturation of 61.4% and a lightness of 43.7%. #b42c2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5856 with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 17
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 76
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b42c2b color description : Strong red.

#b42c2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b42c2b has RGB values of R:180, G:44, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.76, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11807787.

Hex triplet b42c2b #b42c2b
RGB Decimal 180, 44, 43 rgb(180,44,43)
RGB Percent 70.6, 17.3, 16.9 rgb(70.6%,17.3%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 76, 76, 29
HSL 0.4°, 61.4, 43.7 hsl(0.4,61.4%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.4°, 76.1, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.705, 53.767, 34.306
XYZ 20.16, 11.681, 3.479
xyY 0.571, 0.331, 11.681
CIE-LCH 40.705, 63.779, 32.54
CIE-LUV 40.705, 102.64, 22.474
Hunter-Lab 34.178, 45.477, 17.89
Binary 10110100, 00101100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b42c2b

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Alternatives to #b42c2b

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#b42c2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b42c2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b42c2b;}
.background {background-color:#b42c2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b42c2b;}

Shades and Tints of #b42c2b

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b42c2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #786767 is the less saturated color, while #df0200 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b42c2b 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #684d4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716844 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80632b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b73638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89523b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934f2b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b63233 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population