#bb501b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb501b is composed of 73.3% red, 31.4% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 57.2% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 19.9 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb501b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa036 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 31
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 57
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb501b color description : Strong orange.

#bb501b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb501b has RGB values of R:187, G:80, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.57, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12275739.

Hex triplet bb501b #bb501b
RGB Decimal 187, 80, 27 rgb(187,80,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 31.4, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,31.4%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 57, 86, 27
HSL 19.9°, 74.8, 42 hsl(19.9,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 19.9°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 47.474, 40.496, 49.311
XYZ 23.561, 16.384, 2.959
xyY 0.549, 0.382, 16.384
CIE-LCH 47.474, 63.808, 50.606
CIE-LUV 47.474, 86.979, 38.082
Hunter-Lab 40.477, 33.068, 24
Binary 10111011, 01010000, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb501b

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Alternatives to #bb501b

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#bb501b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb501b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb501b;}
.background {background-color:#bb501b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb501b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb501b

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, #100702 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb501b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716965 is the less saturated color, while #d44802 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb501b 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a655a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #85782e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95721b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c05458 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #986927 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a3651b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be5242 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population