#b6231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b6231a is composed of 71.4% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.8% magenta, 85.7% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 3.5 degrees, a saturation of 75% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b6231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #6d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 86
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b6231a color description : Strong red.

#b6231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b6231a has RGB values of R:182, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.86, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11936538.

Hex triplet b6231a #b6231a
RGB Decimal 182, 35, 26 rgb(182,35,26)
RGB Percent 71.4, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(71.4%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 86, 29
HSL 3.5°, 75, 40.8 hsl(3.5,75%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.5°, 85.7, 71.4
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.956, 56.603, 42.956
XYZ 20.08, 11.224, 2.086
xyY 0.601, 0.336, 11.224
CIE-LCH 39.956, 71.057, 37.195
CIE-LUV 39.956, 111.512, 26.229
Hunter-Lab 33.503, 48.355, 19.759
Binary 10110110, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b6231a

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Alternatives to #b6231a

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#b6231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b6231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b6231a;}
.background {background-color:#b6231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b6231a;}

Shades and Tints of #b6231a

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, #0a0201 is the darkest color, while #fef9f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b6231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6362 is the less saturated color, while #ce0e02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b6231a 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #634544 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716633 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806114 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b92d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e2a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934a16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b82926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population