#b9271c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9271c is composed of 72.5% red, 15.3% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 4.2 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9271c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e38 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9271c color description : Strong red.

#b9271c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9271c has RGB values of R:185, G:39, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12134172.

Hex triplet b9271c #b9271c
RGB Decimal 185, 39, 28 rgb(185,39,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 15.3, 11 rgb(72.5%,15.3%,11%)
CMYK 0, 79, 85, 27
HSL 4.2°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(4.2,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.2°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.98, 56.4, 43.087
XYZ 20.944, 11.852, 2.283
xyY 0.597, 0.338, 11.852
CIE-LCH 40.98, 70.975, 37.378
CIE-LUV 40.98, 111.706, 26.925
Hunter-Lab 34.426, 48.347, 20.166
Binary 10111001, 00100111, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9271c

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Alternatives to #b9271c

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#b9271c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9271c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9271c;}
.background {background-color:#b9271c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9271c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9271c

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 #b9271c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6666 is the less saturated color, while #d21203 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9271c 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
  • #664946 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736835 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826317 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c502c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964d19 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2d29 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population