#b9171f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9171f is composed of 72.5% red, 9% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.6% magenta, 83.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 357 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b9171f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e3e with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 83
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9171f color description : Strong red.

#b9171f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9171f has RGB values of R:185, G:23, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.83, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12130079.

Hex triplet b9171f #b9171f
RGB Decimal 185, 23, 31 rgb(185,23,31)
RGB Percent 72.5, 9, 12.2 rgb(72.5%,9%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 88, 83, 27
HSL 357°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(357,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 357°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.629, 60.378, 40.288
XYZ 20.562, 11.029, 2.342
xyY 0.606, 0.325, 11.029
CIE-LCH 39.629, 72.585, 33.714
CIE-LUV 39.629, 117.604, 23.648
Hunter-Lab 33.209, 52.406, 19.065
Binary 10111001, 00010111, 00011111

Color Schemes with #b9171f

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Alternatives to #b9171f

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#b9171f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9171f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9171f;}
.background {background-color:#b9171f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9171f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9171f

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, #0b0102 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9171f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696767 is the less saturated color, while #c90711 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9171f 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
  • #484848 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f3e40 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f653a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e601b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2423 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4930 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93461c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb1f21 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population