#b9221c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9221c is composed of 72.5% red, 13.3% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.6% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 2.3 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9221c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4438 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

#b9221c color description : Strong red.

#b9221c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9221c has RGB values of R:185, G:34, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12132892.

Hex triplet b9221c #b9221c
RGB Decimal 185, 34, 28 rgb(185,34,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.3, 11 rgb(72.5%,13.3%,11%)
CMYK 0, 82, 85, 27
HSL 2.3°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(2.3,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.3°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.483, 57.799, 42.647
XYZ 20.79, 11.545, 2.232
xyY 0.601, 0.334, 11.545
CIE-LCH 40.483, 71.83, 36.422
CIE-LUV 40.483, 113.993, 26.037
Hunter-Lab 33.978, 49.76, 19.889
Binary 10111001, 00100010, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9221c

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Alternatives to #b9221c

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#b9221c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9221c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9221c;}
.background {background-color:#b9221c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9221c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9221c

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, #0f0302 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9221c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6666 is the less saturated color, while #d20b03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9221c 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
  • #726736 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816217 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2c2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4e2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2826 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population