#bb1717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb1717 is composed of 73.3% red, 9% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.7% magenta, 87.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bb1717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e2e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0000.

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

#bb1717 color description : Strong red.

#bb1717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb1717 has RGB values of R:187, G:23, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12261143.

Hex triplet bb1717 #bb1717
RGB Decimal 187, 23, 23 rgb(187,23,23)
RGB Percent 73.3, 9, 9 rgb(73.3%,9%,9%)
CMYK 0, 88, 88, 27
HSL 0°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(0,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc0000 #cc0000
CIE-LAB 39.985, 60.742, 44.86
XYZ 20.956, 11.242, 1.877
xyY 0.615, 0.33, 11.242
CIE-LCH 39.985, 75.512, 36.447
CIE-LUV 39.985, 120.355, 25.964
Hunter-Lab 33.529, 52.885, 20.151
Binary 10111011, 00010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bb1717

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Alternatives to #bb1717

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#bb1717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb1717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb1717;}
.background {background-color:#bb1717;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb1717

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, #0c0202 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb1717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6868 is the less saturated color, while #cb0707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb1717 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
  • #484848 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f3e3e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716632 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806107 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2321 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4928 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95460d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd1e1d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population