#b7231b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b7231b is composed of 71.8% red, 13.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 85.2% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 3.1 degrees, a saturation of 74.3% and a lightness of 41.2%. #b7231b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4636 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 85
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b7231b color description : Strong red.

#b7231b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b7231b has RGB values of R:183, G:35, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12002075.

Hex triplet b7231b #b7231b
RGB Decimal 183, 35, 27 rgb(183,35,27)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.7, 10.6 rgb(71.8%,13.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 85, 28
HSL 3.1°, 74.3, 41.2 hsl(3.1,74.3%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.1°, 85.2, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.166, 56.921, 42.717
XYZ 20.328, 11.351, 2.157
xyY 0.601, 0.335, 11.351
CIE-LCH 40.166, 71.167, 36.887
CIE-LUV 40.166, 112.148, 26.141
Hunter-Lab 33.691, 48.742, 19.787
Binary 10110111, 00100011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b7231b

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Alternatives to #b7231b

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#b7231b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b7231b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b7231b;}
.background {background-color:#b7231b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b7231b;}

Shades and Tints of #b7231b

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, #0c0202 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b7231b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6464 is the less saturated color, while #cf0d03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b7231b 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
  • #716734 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806216 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944b17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population