#bb171c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb171c is composed of 73.3% red, 9% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.7% magenta, 85% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 358.2 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bb171c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e38 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb171c color description : Strong red.

#bb171c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb171c has RGB values of R:187, G:23, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12261148.

Hex triplet bb171c #bb171c
RGB Decimal 187, 23, 28 rgb(187,23,28)
RGB Percent 73.3, 9, 11 rgb(73.3%,9%,11%)
CMYK 0, 88, 85, 27
HSL 358.2°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(358.2,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.2°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.022, 60.849, 42.394
XYZ 21.011, 11.264, 2.166
xyY 0.61, 0.327, 11.264
CIE-LCH 40.022, 74.161, 34.865
CIE-LUV 40.022, 119.623, 24.792
Hunter-Lab 33.562, 53.011, 19.666
Binary 10111011, 00010111, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bb171c

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Alternatives to #bb171c

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#bb171c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb171c;}
.background {background-color:#bb171c;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb171c

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 #bb171c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6868 is the less saturated color, while #cb070d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb171c 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #603f40 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706637 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806115 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2322 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b492d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954618 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd1f20 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population