#b9278d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9278d is composed of 72.5% red, 15.3% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 23.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 318.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.2% and a lightness of 43.9%. #b9278d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4eff with #73001b. Closest websafe color is: #cc3399.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 24
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9278d color description : Strong pink.

#b9278d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9278d has RGB values of R:185, G:39, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.24, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12134285.

Hex triplet b9278d #b9278d
RGB Decimal 185, 39, 141 rgb(185,39,141)
RGB Percent 72.5, 15.3, 55.3 rgb(72.5%,15.3%,55.3%)
CMYK 0, 79, 24, 27
HSL 318.1°, 65.2, 43.9 hsl(318.1,65.2%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 318.1°, 78.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc3399 #cc3399
CIE-LAB 43.786, 64.955, -21.784
XYZ 25.541, 13.691, 26.495
xyY 0.389, 0.208, 13.691
CIE-LCH 43.786, 68.511, 341.461
CIE-LUV 43.786, 74.744, -40.62
Hunter-Lab 37.001, 58.463, -16.555
Binary 10111001, 00100111, 10001101

Color Schemes with #b9278d

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Alternatives to #b9278d

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#b9278d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9278d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9278d;}
.background {background-color:#b9278d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9278d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9278d

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, #070105 is the darkest color, while #fdf6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9278d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746c72 is the less saturated color, while #db059b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9278d 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705367 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #496cb8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d6d86 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64a4e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7253a8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #885388 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b73d65 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population