#bb520b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb520b is composed of 73.3% red, 32.2% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 56.1% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 24.2 degrees, a saturation of 88.9% and a lightness of 38.8%. #bb520b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa416 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 73
    • G 32
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 56
    • Y 94
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb520b color description : Strong orange.

#bb520b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb520b has RGB values of R:187, G:82, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.56, Y:0.94, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12276235.

Hex triplet bb520b #bb520b
RGB Decimal 187, 82, 11 rgb(187,82,11)
RGB Percent 73.3, 32.2, 4.3 rgb(73.3%,32.2%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 56, 94, 27
HSL 24.2°, 88.9, 38.8 hsl(24.2,88.9%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 24.2°, 94.1, 73.3
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 47.785, 39.204, 54.813
XYZ 23.572, 16.626, 2.284
xyY 0.555, 0.391, 16.626
CIE-LCH 47.785, 67.39, 54.426
CIE-LUV 47.785, 86.428, 41.262
Hunter-Lab 40.775, 31.836, 25.221
Binary 10111011, 01010010, 00001011

Color Schemes with #bb520b

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Alternatives to #bb520b

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#bb520b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb520b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb520b;}
.background {background-color:#bb520b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb520b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb520b

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, #020100 is the darkest color, while #fef5ee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb520b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #67625f is the less saturated color, while #c35103 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb520b 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #796456 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #87781f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #977200 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0555a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #996a18 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a46604 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be543d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population