#b9232a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9232a is composed of 72.5% red, 13.7% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 357.2 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 43.1%. #b9232a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4654 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9232a color description : Strong red.

#b9232a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9232a has RGB values of R:185, G:35, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133162.

Hex triplet b9232a #b9232a
RGB Decimal 185, 35, 42 rgb(185,35,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.7, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,13.7%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 81, 77, 27
HSL 357.2°, 68.2, 43.1 hsl(357.2,68.2%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.2°, 81.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.713, 57.952, 35.181
XYZ 21.028, 11.686, 3.339
xyY 0.583, 0.324, 11.686
CIE-LCH 40.713, 67.794, 31.261
CIE-LUV 40.713, 111.039, 21.907
Hunter-Lab 34.185, 49.974, 18.139
Binary 10111001, 00100011, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9232a

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#b9232a Preview

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Shades and Tints of #b9232a

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf2f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9232a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756767 is the less saturated color, while #db010b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9232a 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664849 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706845 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806329 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4f3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954c29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2a2d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population