#b7231f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b7231f is composed of 71.8% red, 13.7% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 83.1% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 1.6 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 42%. #b7231f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463e with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 83
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b7231f color description : Strong red.

#b7231f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b7231f has RGB values of R:183, G:35, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.83, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12002079.

Hex triplet b7231f #b7231f
RGB Decimal 183, 35, 31 rgb(183,35,31)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.7, 12.2 rgb(71.8%,13.7%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 83, 28
HSL 1.6°, 71, 42 hsl(1.6,71%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.6°, 83.1, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.198, 57.023, 40.676
XYZ 20.378, 11.371, 2.418
xyY 0.596, 0.333, 11.371
CIE-LCH 40.198, 70.044, 35.502
CIE-LUV 40.198, 111.533, 25.09
Hunter-Lab 33.721, 48.859, 19.353
Binary 10110111, 00100011, 00011111

Color Schemes with #b7231f

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Alternatives to #b7231f

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#b7231f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b7231f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b7231f;}
.background {background-color:#b7231f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b7231f;}

Shades and Tints of #b7231f

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, #0f0303 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b7231f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6969 is the less saturated color, while #d00c06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b7231f 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #644645 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716739 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80621c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e2f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944b1d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population