#b9161c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9161c is composed of 72.5% red, 8.6% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.1% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.7% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b9161c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2c38 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9161c color description : Strong red.

#b9161c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9161c has RGB values of R:185, G:22, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12129820.

Hex triplet b9161c #b9161c
RGB Decimal 185, 22, 28 rgb(185,22,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 8.6, 11 rgb(72.5%,8.6%,11%)
CMYK 0, 88, 85, 27
HSL 357.8°, 78.7, 40.6 hsl(357.8,78.7%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 88.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.538, 60.492, 41.804
XYZ 20.505, 10.975, 2.137
xyY 0.61, 0.326, 10.975
CIE-LCH 39.538, 73.531, 34.647
CIE-LUV 39.538, 118.416, 24.335
Hunter-Lab 33.128, 52.512, 19.365
Binary 10111001, 00010110, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9161c

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Alternatives to #b9161c

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#b9161c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9161c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9161c;}
.background {background-color:#b9161c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9161c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9161c

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, #0a0101 is the darkest color, while #fef7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9161c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696666 is the less saturated color, while #c9060d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9161c 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
  • #5e3d3e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6537 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6016 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2321 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a482d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934518 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb1e1f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population