#b7172e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b7172e is composed of 71.8% red, 9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.4% magenta, 74.9% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 351.4 degrees, a saturation of 77.7% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b7172e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5c with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 72
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 87
    • Y 75
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b7172e color description : Strong red.

#b7172e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b7172e has RGB values of R:183, G:23, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.87, Y:0.75, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 11999022.

Hex triplet b7172e #b7172e
RGB Decimal 183, 23, 46 rgb(183,23,46)
RGB Percent 71.8, 9, 18 rgb(71.8%,9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 87, 75, 28
HSL 351.4°, 77.7, 40.4 hsl(351.4,77.7%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.4°, 87.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.377, 60.321, 31.202
XYZ 20.329, 10.88, 3.614
xyY 0.584, 0.312, 10.88
CIE-LCH 39.377, 67.913, 27.351
CIE-LUV 39.377, 112.884, 18.142
Hunter-Lab 32.985, 52.289, 16.593
Binary 10110111, 00010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b7172e

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Alternatives to #b7172e

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#b7172e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b7172e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b7172e;}
.background {background-color:#b7172e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b7172e;}

Shades and Tints of #b7172e

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, #090102 is the darkest color, while #fef6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b7172e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686666 is the less saturated color, while #c70723 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b7172e 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f3f44 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c654c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c602d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2726 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #874841 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91452d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population