#bb521b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb521b is composed of 73.3% red, 32.2% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 56.1% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 20.6 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb521b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa436 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 32
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 56
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb521b color description : Strong orange.

#bb521b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb521b has RGB values of R:187, G:82, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.56, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12276251.

Hex triplet bb521b #bb521b
RGB Decimal 187, 82, 27 rgb(187,82,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 32.2, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,32.2%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 56, 86, 27
HSL 20.6°, 74.8, 42 hsl(20.6,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 20.6°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 47.855, 39.511, 49.635
XYZ 23.71, 16.681, 3.008
xyY 0.546, 0.384, 16.681
CIE-LCH 47.855, 63.441, 51.479
CIE-LUV 47.855, 85.442, 38.727
Hunter-Lab 40.842, 32.148, 24.223
Binary 10111011, 01010010, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb521b

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Alternatives to #bb521b

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#bb521b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb521b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb521b;}
.background {background-color:#bb521b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb521b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb521b

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 #bb521b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716965 is the less saturated color, while #d44a02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb521b 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b665b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #86792e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96731b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0555a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #996a27 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a4671b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be5443 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population