#bb531b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb531b is composed of 73.3% red, 32.5% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 55.6% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 21 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb531b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa636 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 33
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 56
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb531b color description : Strong orange.

#bb531b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb531b has RGB values of R:187, G:83, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.56, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12276507.

Hex triplet bb531b #bb531b
RGB Decimal 187, 83, 27 rgb(187,83,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 32.5, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,32.5%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 56, 86, 27
HSL 21°, 74.8, 42 hsl(21,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 21°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 48.049, 39.013, 49.799
XYZ 23.786, 16.833, 3.033
xyY 0.545, 0.386, 16.833
CIE-LCH 48.049, 63.261, 51.924
CIE-LUV 48.049, 84.669, 39.053
Hunter-Lab 41.028, 31.685, 24.336
Binary 10111011, 01010011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb531b

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Alternatives to #bb531b

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#bb531b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb531b

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.text {color:#bb531b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb531b

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 #bb531b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716965 is the less saturated color, while #d44c02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb531b 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c675c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #87792e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97731b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0565b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #996b27 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a4671b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be5544 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population