#bb231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb231c is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 85% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.6 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bb231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb231c color description : Strong red.

#bb231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb231c has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264220.

Hex triplet bb231c #bb231c
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 28 rgb(187,35,28)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 11 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 81, 85, 27
HSL 2.6°, 74, 42.2 hsl(2.6,74%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.6°, 85, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.982, 58.116, 43.243
XYZ 21.305, 11.853, 2.265
xyY 0.601, 0.335, 11.853
CIE-LCH 40.982, 72.439, 36.652
CIE-LUV 40.982, 115.107, 26.522
Hunter-Lab 34.429, 50.209, 20.2
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bb231c

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Alternatives to #bb231c

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#bb231c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb231c;}
.background {background-color:#bb231c;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb231c

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 #bb231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716766 is the less saturated color, while #d40c03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb231c 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654746 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736836 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826316 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population