#bb3242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb3242 is composed of 73.3% red, 19.6% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 73.3% magenta, 64.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 353 degrees, a saturation of 57.8% and a lightness of 46.5%. #bb3242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6484 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 20
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 73
    • Y 65
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb3242 color description : Moderate red.

#bb3242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb3242 has RGB values of R:187, G:50, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.73, Y:0.65, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12268098.

Hex triplet bb3242 #bb3242
RGB Decimal 187, 50, 66 rgb(187,50,66)
RGB Percent 73.3, 19.6, 25.9 rgb(73.3%,19.6%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 73, 65, 27
HSL 353°, 57.8, 46.5 hsl(353,57.8%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 353°, 73.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.126, 54.994, 23.699
XYZ 22.618, 13.242, 6.519
xyY 0.534, 0.312, 13.242
CIE-LCH 43.126, 59.883, 23.314
CIE-LUV 43.126, 99.723, 14.9
Hunter-Lab 36.389, 47.268, 14.851
Binary 10111011, 00110010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bb3242

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Alternatives to #bb3242

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#bb3242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb3242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb3242;}
.background {background-color:#bb3242;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb3242

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fbf1f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb3242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7273 is the less saturated color, while #e9041f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb3242 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705458 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736d5e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846942 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3e41 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5753 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #985542 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc3a41 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population