#bb3e2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb3e2b is composed of 73.3% red, 24.3% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.8% magenta, 77% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 7.9 degrees, a saturation of 62.6% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bb3e2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7c56 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 24
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb3e2b color description : Strong red.

#bb3e2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb3e2b has RGB values of R:187, G:62, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12271147.

Hex triplet bb3e2b #bb3e2b
RGB Decimal 187, 62, 43 rgb(187,62,43)
RGB Percent 73.3, 24.3, 16.9 rgb(73.3%,24.3%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 67, 77, 27
HSL 7.9°, 62.6, 45.1 hsl(7.9,62.6%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.9°, 77, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.5, 49.228, 38.775
XYZ 22.653, 14.187, 3.831
xyY 0.557, 0.349, 14.187
CIE-LCH 44.5, 62.665, 38.226
CIE-LUV 44.5, 97.816, 28.174
Hunter-Lab 37.666, 41.44, 20.336
Binary 10111011, 00111110, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bb3e2b

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Alternatives to #bb3e2b

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#bb3e2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb3e2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb3e2b;}
.background {background-color:#bb3e2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb3e2b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb3e2b

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, #0c0403 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb3e2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747272 is the less saturated color, while #de2408 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb3e2b 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
  • #616161 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #735a56 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b7142 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b6b2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf4549 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #925e39 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c5b2b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd423e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population