#b8281b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8281b is composed of 72.2% red, 15.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.3% magenta, 85.3% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 5 degrees, a saturation of 74.4% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b8281b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5036 with #710000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 16
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 85
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8281b color description : Strong red.

#b8281b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8281b has RGB values of R:184, G:40, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12068891.

Hex triplet b8281b #b8281b
RGB Decimal 184, 40, 27 rgb(184,40,27)
RGB Percent 72.2, 15.7, 10.6 rgb(72.2%,15.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 78, 85, 28
HSL 5°, 74.4, 41.4 hsl(5,74.4%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 5°, 85.3, 72.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.88, 55.774, 43.42
XYZ 20.725, 11.79, 2.221
xyY 0.597, 0.339, 11.79
CIE-LCH 40.88, 70.683, 37.901
CIE-LUV 40.88, 110.574, 27.21
Hunter-Lab 34.336, 47.653, 20.2
Binary 10111000, 00101000, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b8281b

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Alternatives to #b8281b

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#b8281b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8281b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8281b;}
.background {background-color:#b8281b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8281b;}

Shades and Tints of #b8281b

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, #0d0302 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8281b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6564 is the less saturated color, while #d01403 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8281b 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664a47 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736834 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826316 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3132 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c512a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964d17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba2e2a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population