#b9162c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9162c is composed of 72.5% red, 8.6% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.1% magenta, 76.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 351.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.7% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b9162c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2c58 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9162c color description : Strong red.

#b9162c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9162c has RGB values of R:185, G:22, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12129836.

Hex triplet b9162c #b9162c
RGB Decimal 185, 22, 44 rgb(185,22,44)
RGB Percent 72.5, 8.6, 17.3 rgb(72.5%,8.6%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 88, 76, 27
HSL 351.9°, 78.7, 40.6 hsl(351.9,78.7%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.9°, 88.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.702, 60.971, 32.89
XYZ 20.75, 11.073, 3.427
xyY 0.589, 0.314, 11.073
CIE-LCH 39.702, 69.276, 28.344
CIE-LUV 39.702, 115.213, 19.204
Hunter-Lab 33.276, 53.078, 17.186
Binary 10111001, 00010110, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b9162c

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Alternatives to #b9162c

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#b9162c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9162c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9162c;}
.background {background-color:#b9162c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9162c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9162c

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, #0a0102 is the darkest color, while #fef7f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9162c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696666 is the less saturated color, while #c90620 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9162c 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
  • #5f3f43 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d6549 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89483f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93452b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population