#b9231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9231a is composed of 72.5% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 85.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 3.4 degrees, a saturation of 75.4% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b9231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9231a color description : Strong red.

#b9231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9231a has RGB values of R:185, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133146.

Hex triplet b9231a #b9231a
RGB Decimal 185, 35, 26 rgb(185,35,26)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(72.5%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 86, 27
HSL 3.4°, 75.4, 41.4 hsl(3.4,75.4%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.4°, 85.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.563, 57.485, 43.717
XYZ 20.796, 11.594, 2.12
xyY 0.603, 0.336, 11.594
CIE-LCH 40.563, 72.22, 37.252
CIE-LUV 40.563, 113.843, 26.695
Hunter-Lab 34.049, 49.435, 20.143
Binary 10111001, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b9231a

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Alternatives to #b9231a

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#b9231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9231a;}
.background {background-color:#b9231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9231a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9231a

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, #0d0202 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706463 is the less saturated color, while #d10d02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9231a 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #644644 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726833 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816213 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4e2a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b15 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population