#bb172f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb172f is composed of 73.3% red, 9% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.7% magenta, 74.9% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 351.2 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bb172f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb172f color description : Strong red.

#bb172f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb172f has RGB values of R:187, G:23, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12261167.

Hex triplet bb172f #bb172f
RGB Decimal 187, 23, 47 rgb(187,23,47)
RGB Percent 73.3, 9, 18.4 rgb(73.3%,9%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 88, 75, 27
HSL 351.2°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(351.2,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.2°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.222, 61.433, 31.78
XYZ 21.314, 11.386, 3.765
xyY 0.585, 0.312, 11.386
CIE-LCH 40.222, 69.166, 27.353
CIE-LUV 40.222, 115.734, 18.548
Hunter-Lab 33.742, 53.704, 17.005
Binary 10111011, 00010111, 00101111

Color Schemes with #bb172f

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Alternatives to #bb172f

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#bb172f Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb172f;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb172f

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, #0c0203 is the darkest color, while #fefafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb172f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6868 is the less saturated color, while #cb0724 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb172f 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #614145 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e664d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e622e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2726 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4942 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94472e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc2129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population