#bb242d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb242d is composed of 73.3% red, 14.1% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.7% magenta, 75.9% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 356.4 degrees, a saturation of 67.7% and a lightness of 43.7%. #bb242d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485a with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb242d color description : Strong red.

#bb242d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb242d has RGB values of R:187, G:36, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264493.

Hex triplet bb242d #bb242d
RGB Decimal 187, 36, 45 rgb(187,36,45)
RGB Percent 73.3, 14.1, 17.6 rgb(73.3%,14.1%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 76, 27
HSL 356.4°, 67.7, 43.7 hsl(356.4,67.7%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.4°, 80.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.246, 58.37, 34.124
XYZ 21.599, 12.019, 3.665
xyY 0.579, 0.322, 12.019
CIE-LCH 41.246, 67.613, 30.311
CIE-LUV 41.246, 111.537, 21.338
Hunter-Lab 34.668, 50.542, 18
Binary 10111011, 00100100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #bb242d

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Alternatives to #bb242d

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#bb242d Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb242d;}
.background {background-color:#bb242d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb242d;}

Shades and Tints of #bb242d

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb242d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766969 is the less saturated color, while #dd020f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb242d 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67494b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716949 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82642c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c503e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964d2c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population