#b9231d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9231d is composed of 72.5% red, 13.7% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 84.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 2.3 degrees, a saturation of 72.9% and a lightness of 42%. #b9231d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463a with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9231d color description : Strong red.

#b9231d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9231d has RGB values of R:185, G:35, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133149.

Hex triplet b9231d #b9231d
RGB Decimal 185, 35, 29 rgb(185,35,29)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.7, 11.4 rgb(72.5%,13.7%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 27
HSL 2.3°, 72.9, 42 hsl(2.3,72.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.3°, 84.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.586, 57.557, 42.227
XYZ 20.831, 11.608, 2.306
xyY 0.6, 0.334, 11.608
CIE-LCH 40.586, 71.386, 36.266
CIE-LUV 40.586, 113.406, 25.95
Hunter-Lab 34.07, 49.518, 19.836
Binary 10111001, 00100011, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b9231d

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Alternatives to #b9231d

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#b9231d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9231d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9231d;}
.background {background-color:#b9231d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9231d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9231d

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 #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9231d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6767 is the less saturated color, while #d20c04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9231d 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
  • #644645 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726837 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816318 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4e2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b1a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population