#bb281b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb281b is composed of 73.3% red, 15.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 4.9 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb281b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5036 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 16
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb281b color description : Strong red.

#bb281b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb281b has RGB values of R:187, G:40, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12265499.

Hex triplet bb281b #bb281b
RGB Decimal 187, 40, 27 rgb(187,40,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 15.7, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,15.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 79, 86, 27
HSL 4.9°, 74.8, 42 hsl(4.9,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.9°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.476, 56.68, 44.17
XYZ 21.451, 12.164, 2.255
xyY 0.598, 0.339, 12.164
CIE-LCH 41.476, 71.859, 37.929
CIE-LUV 41.476, 112.925, 27.662
Hunter-Lab 34.877, 48.751, 20.58
Binary 10111011, 00101000, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb281b

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Alternatives to #bb281b

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#bb281b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb281b;}
.background {background-color:#bb281b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb281b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb281b

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 #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb281b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716665 is the less saturated color, while #d41302 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb281b 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
  • #674a47 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756a34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846415 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3132 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e522b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984e17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2e2a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population