#bb221c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb221c is composed of 73.3% red, 13.3% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.8% magenta, 85% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.3 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bb221c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4438 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 13
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb221c color description : Strong red.

#bb221c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb221c has RGB values of R:187, G:34, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12263964.

Hex triplet bb221c #bb221c
RGB Decimal 187, 34, 28 rgb(187,34,28)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.3, 11 rgb(73.3%,13.3%,11%)
CMYK 0, 82, 85, 27
HSL 2.3°, 74, 42.2 hsl(2.3,74%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.3°, 85, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.889, 58.38, 43.161
XYZ 21.276, 11.795, 2.255
xyY 0.602, 0.334, 11.795
CIE-LCH 40.889, 72.602, 36.476
CIE-LUV 40.889, 115.541, 26.355
Hunter-Lab 34.344, 50.477, 20.148
Binary 10111011, 00100010, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bb221c

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Alternatives to #bb221c

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#bb221c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb221c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb221c;}
.background {background-color:#bb221c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb221c;}

Shades and Tints of #bb221c

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 #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb221c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716766 is the less saturated color, while #d40b03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb221c 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
  • #736836 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826316 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2c2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974b18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2826 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population