#bb231f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb231f is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 83.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 1.5 degrees, a saturation of 71.6% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bb231f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 83
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb231f color description : Strong red.

#bb231f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb231f has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.83, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264223.

Hex triplet bb231f #bb231f
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 31 rgb(187,35,31)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 12.2 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 83, 27
HSL 1.5°, 71.6, 42.7 hsl(1.5,71.6%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.5°, 83.4, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.006, 58.191, 41.721
XYZ 21.343, 11.868, 2.463
xyY 0.598, 0.333, 11.868
CIE-LCH 41.006, 71.602, 35.639
CIE-LUV 41.006, 114.646, 25.739
Hunter-Lab 34.451, 50.296, 19.876
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00011111

Color Schemes with #bb231f

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Alternatives to #bb231f

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#bb231f Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb231f;}
.background {background-color:#bb231f;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb231f

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fdf0f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb231f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706b6a is the less saturated color, while #d40b06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb231f 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
  • #736839 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82631b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f2f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c1c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population