#bb0717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb0717 is composed of 73.3% red, 2.7% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 96.3% magenta, 87.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 354.7 degrees, a saturation of 92.8% and a lightness of 38%. #bb0717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff0e2e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0000.

    • R 73
    • G 3
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 96
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb0717 color description : Strong red.

#bb0717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb0717 has RGB values of R:187, G:7, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.96, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12257047.

Hex triplet bb0717 #bb0717
RGB Decimal 187, 7, 23 rgb(187,7,23)
RGB Percent 73.3, 2.7, 9 rgb(73.3%,2.7%,9%)
CMYK 0, 96, 88, 27
HSL 354.7°, 92.8, 38 hsl(354.7,92.8%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 354.7°, 96.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc0000 #cc0000
CIE-LAB 39.21, 62.974, 44.237
XYZ 20.725, 10.781, 1.8
xyY 0.622, 0.324, 10.781
CIE-LCH 39.21, 76.959, 35.087
CIE-LUV 39.21, 124.11, 24.576
Hunter-Lab 32.835, 55.207, 19.734
Binary 10111011, 00000111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bb0717

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Alternatives to #bb0717

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#bb0717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb0717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb0717;}
.background {background-color:#bb0717;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb0717

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, #110102 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb0717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616161 is the less saturated color, while #bb0717 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb0717 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
  • #3f3f3f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #583437 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6433 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e5f03 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be170f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4228 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #943f0a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd1112 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population