#b71717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b71717 is composed of 71.8% red, 9% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.4% magenta, 87.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 77.7% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b71717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e2e with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0000.

    • R 72
    • G 9
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 87
    • Y 87
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b71717 color description : Strong red.

#b71717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b71717 has RGB values of R:183, G:23, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.87, Y:0.87, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 11998999.

Hex triplet b71717 #b71717
RGB Decimal 183, 23, 23 rgb(183,23,23)
RGB Percent 71.8, 9, 9 rgb(71.8%,9%,9%)
CMYK 0, 87, 87, 28
HSL 0°, 77.7, 40.4 hsl(0,77.7%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 87.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc0000 #cc0000
CIE-LAB 39.147, 59.647, 43.832
XYZ 19.991, 10.745, 1.832
xyY 0.614, 0.33, 10.745
CIE-LCH 39.147, 74.02, 36.311
CIE-LUV 39.147, 117.333, 25.312
Hunter-Lab 32.779, 51.497, 19.632
Binary 10110111, 00010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b71717

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Alternatives to #b71717

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#b71717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b71717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b71717;}
.background {background-color:#b71717;}
.border {border:1px solid #b71717;}

Shades and Tints of #b71717

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, #090101 is the darkest color, while #fef6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b71717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686666 is the less saturated color, while #c70707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b71717 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
  • #474747 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d3d3d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6431 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d5f0b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2321 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #894828 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92450f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b91e1d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population