#bb221b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb221b is composed of 73.3% red, 13.3% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.8% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.6 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb221b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4436 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 13
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb221b color description : Strong red.

#bb221b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb221b has RGB values of R:187, G:34, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12263963.

Hex triplet bb221b #bb221b
RGB Decimal 187, 34, 27 rgb(187,34,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.3, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,13.3%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 82, 86, 27
HSL 2.6°, 74.8, 42 hsl(2.6,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.6°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.881, 58.356, 43.656
XYZ 21.264, 11.791, 2.193
xyY 0.603, 0.335, 11.791
CIE-LCH 40.881, 72.878, 36.8
CIE-LUV 40.881, 115.687, 26.601
Hunter-Lab 34.338, 50.45, 20.25
Binary 10111011, 00100010, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb221b

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Alternatives to #bb221b

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#bb221b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb221b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb221b;}
.background {background-color:#bb221b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb221b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb221b

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, #100302 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb221b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716665 is the less saturated color, while #d40b02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb221b 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654645 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736835 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826314 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2c2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974b17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2826 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population