#bb231d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb231d is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 84.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.3 degrees, a saturation of 73.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #bb231d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463a with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb231d color description : Strong red.

#bb231d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb231d has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264221.

Hex triplet bb231d #bb231d
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 29 rgb(187,35,29)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 11.4 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 27
HSL 2.3°, 73.1, 42.4 hsl(2.3,73.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.3°, 84.5, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.99, 58.14, 42.742
XYZ 21.317, 11.858, 2.329
xyY 0.6, 0.334, 11.858
CIE-LCH 40.99, 72.161, 36.322
CIE-LUV 40.99, 114.958, 26.269
Hunter-Lab 34.436, 50.237, 20.095
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00011101

Color Schemes with #bb231d

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Alternatives to #bb231d

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#bb231d Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb231d;}
.background {background-color:#bb231d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb231d;}

Shades and Tints of #bb231d

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb231d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706868 is the less saturated color, while #d40c04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb231d 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
  • #736837 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826318 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c1a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population