#b9221b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9221b is composed of 72.5% red, 13.3% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.6% magenta, 85.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 2.7 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 41.6%. #b9221b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4436 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 13
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9221b color description : Strong red.

#b9221b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9221b has RGB values of R:185, G:34, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12132891.

Hex triplet b9221b #b9221b
RGB Decimal 185, 34, 27 rgb(185,34,27)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.3, 10.6 rgb(72.5%,13.3%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 82, 85, 27
HSL 2.7°, 74.5, 41.6 hsl(2.7,74.5%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.7°, 85.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.476, 57.775, 43.145
XYZ 20.779, 11.54, 2.17
xyY 0.602, 0.335, 11.54
CIE-LCH 40.476, 72.107, 36.751
CIE-LUV 40.476, 114.14, 26.286
Hunter-Lab 33.971, 49.732, 19.992
Binary 10111001, 00100010, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b9221b

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Alternatives to #b9221b

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#b9221b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9221b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9221b;}
.background {background-color:#b9221b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9221b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9221b

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, #0e0302 is the darkest color, while #fffcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9221b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706564 is the less saturated color, while #d10c03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9221b 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #634544 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726734 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816215 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2c2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4e2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2826 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population