#b9472b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9472b is composed of 72.5% red, 27.8% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 61.6% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 11.8 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b9472b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8e56 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 28
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 62
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9472b color description : Strong red.

#b9472b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9472b has RGB values of R:185, G:71, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.62, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12142379.

Hex triplet b9472b #b9472b
RGB Decimal 185, 71, 43 rgb(185,71,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 27.8, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,27.8%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 62, 77, 27
HSL 11.8°, 62.3, 44.7 hsl(11.8,62.3%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.8°, 76.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 45.631, 44.557, 39.857
XYZ 22.698, 14.998, 3.985
xyY 0.545, 0.36, 14.998
CIE-LCH 45.631, 59.782, 41.814
CIE-LUV 45.631, 90.091, 30.596
Hunter-Lab 38.727, 36.847, 21.008
Binary 10111001, 01000111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9472b

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Alternatives to #b9472b

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#b9472b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9472b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9472b;}
.background {background-color:#b9472b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9472b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9472b

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, #0a0402 is the darkest color, while #fefaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9472b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737171 is the less saturated color, while #dc3208 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9472b 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #77605a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f7340 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f6e2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd4d51 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #946338 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e602c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc4a43 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population