#bb2916 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2916 is composed of 73.3% red, 16.1% green and 8.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.1% magenta, 88.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 6.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bb2916 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff522c with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 73
    • G 16
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb2916 color description : Strong red.

#bb2916 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2916 has RGB values of R:187, G:41, B:22 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12265750.

Hex triplet bb2916 #bb2916
RGB Decimal 187, 41, 22 rgb(187,41,22)
RGB Percent 73.3, 16.1, 8.6 rgb(73.3%,16.1%,8.6%)
CMYK 0, 78, 88, 27
HSL 6.9°, 78.9, 41 hsl(6.9,78.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.9°, 88.2, 73.3
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.55, 56.272, 46.564
XYZ 21.432, 12.211, 1.988
xyY 0.602, 0.343, 12.211
CIE-LCH 41.55, 73.039, 39.607
CIE-LUV 41.55, 113.055, 28.953
Hunter-Lab 34.945, 48.325, 21.089
Binary 10111011, 00101001, 00010110

Color Schemes with #bb2916

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Alternatives to #bb2916

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#bb2916 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2916

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2916;}
.background {background-color:#bb2916;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb2916

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, #0b0301 is the darkest color, while #fefaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2916

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6766 is the less saturated color, while #cb1d06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2916 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
  • #674a46 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756a2e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846506 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e5225 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984f0c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2e28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population