#bb232c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb232c is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 356.4 degrees, a saturation of 68.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #bb232c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4658 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb232c color description : Strong red.

#bb232c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb232c has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264236.

Hex triplet bb232c #bb232c
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 44 rgb(187,35,44)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 17.3 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 81, 76, 27
HSL 356.4°, 68.5, 43.5 hsl(356.4,68.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.4°, 81.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.139, 58.601, 34.593
XYZ 21.55, 11.951, 3.555
xyY 0.582, 0.323, 11.951
CIE-LCH 41.139, 68.049, 30.554
CIE-LUV 41.139, 112.179, 21.535
Hunter-Lab 34.571, 50.772, 18.103
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00101100

Color Schemes with #bb232c

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Alternatives to #bb232c

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#bb232c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb232c;}
.background {background-color:#bb232c;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb232c

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb232c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776768 is the less saturated color, while #dd010e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb232c 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66484a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716948 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4f3d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964c2b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population