#bb5257 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb5257 is composed of 73.3% red, 32.2% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 56.1% magenta, 53.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 357.1 degrees, a saturation of 43.6% and a lightness of 52.7%. #bb5257 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa4ae with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6666.

    • R 73
    • G 32
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 56
    • Y 53
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb5257 color description : Moderate red.

#bb5257 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb5257 has RGB values of R:187, G:82, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.56, Y:0.53, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12276311.

Hex triplet bb5257 #bb5257
RGB Decimal 187, 82, 87 rgb(187,82,87)
RGB Percent 73.3, 32.2, 34.1 rgb(73.3%,32.2%,34.1%)
CMYK 0, 56, 53, 27
HSL 357.1°, 43.6, 52.7 hsl(357.1,43.6%,52.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.1°, 56.1, 73.3
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 48.623, 42.798, 18.201
XYZ 25.232, 17.29, 11.025
xyY 0.471, 0.323, 17.29
CIE-LCH 48.623, 46.508, 23.039
CIE-LUV 48.623, 75.781, 13.61
Hunter-Lab 41.581, 35.549, 13.386
Binary 10111011, 01010010, 01010111

Color Schemes with #bb5257

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Alternatives to #bb5257

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#bb5257 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb5257

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb5257;}
.background {background-color:#bb5257;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb5257;}

Shades and Tints of #bb5257

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, #0a0404 is the darkest color, while #fdfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb5257

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d8081 is the less saturated color, while #fc111c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb5257 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #816c6d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #807a6d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #907559 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be5a60 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #956b65 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a06858 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd575d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population