#bb2828 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2828 is composed of 73.3% red, 15.7% green and 15.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 78.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 44.5%. #bb2828 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5050 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

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

#bb2828 color description : Strong red.

#bb2828 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2828 has RGB values of R:187, G:40, B:40 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.79, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12265512.

Hex triplet bb2828 #bb2828
RGB Decimal 187, 40, 40 rgb(187,40,40)
RGB Percent 73.3, 15.7, 15.7 rgb(73.3%,15.7%,15.7%)
CMYK 0, 79, 79, 27
HSL 0°, 64.8, 44.5 hsl(0,64.8%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 78.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.592, 57.052, 37.382
XYZ 21.636, 12.238, 3.23
xyY 0.583, 0.33, 12.238
CIE-LCH 41.592, 68.208, 33.234
CIE-LUV 41.592, 110.78, 23.898
Hunter-Lab 34.983, 49.178, 19.013
Binary 10111011, 00101000, 00101000

Color Schemes with #bb2828

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Alternatives to #bb2828

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#bb2828 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2828

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2828;}
.background {background-color:#bb2828;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb2828

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, #090202 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2828

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756e6e is the less saturated color, while #de0505 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2828 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694b4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736a42 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836527 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3334 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5238 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974f27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2f2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population