#b9222b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9222b is composed of 72.5% red, 13.3% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.6% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 356.4 degrees, a saturation of 68.9% and a lightness of 42.9%. #b9222b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4456 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 13
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9222b color description : Strong red.

#b9222b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9222b has RGB values of R:185, G:34, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12132907.

Hex triplet b9222b #b9222b
RGB Decimal 185, 34, 43 rgb(185,34,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.3, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,13.3%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 82, 77, 27
HSL 356.4°, 68.9, 42.9 hsl(356.4,68.9%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.4°, 81.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.631, 58.254, 34.507
XYZ 21.017, 11.635, 3.425
xyY 0.583, 0.323, 11.635
CIE-LCH 40.631, 67.707, 30.641
CIE-LUV 40.631, 111.242, 21.364
Hunter-Lab 34.111, 50.286, 17.925
Binary 10111001, 00100010, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9222b

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Alternatives to #b9222b

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#b9222b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9222b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9222b;}
.background {background-color:#b9222b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9222b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9222b

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9222b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766566 is the less saturated color, while #db000d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9222b 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654749 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706846 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80632a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2e2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2a2d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population