#bb551c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb551c is composed of 73.3% red, 33.3% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 54.5% magenta, 85% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 21.5 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bb551c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaa38 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 33
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 55
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb551c color description : Strong orange.

#bb551c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb551c has RGB values of R:187, G:85, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.55, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12277020.

Hex triplet bb551c #bb551c
RGB Decimal 187, 85, 28 rgb(187,85,28)
RGB Percent 73.3, 33.3, 11 rgb(73.3%,33.3%,11%)
CMYK 0, 55, 85, 27
HSL 21.5°, 74, 42.2 hsl(21.5,74%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 21.5°, 85, 73.3
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 48.446, 38.037, 49.735
XYZ 23.953, 17.148, 3.147
xyY 0.541, 0.388, 17.148
CIE-LCH 48.446, 62.613, 52.592
CIE-LUV 48.446, 83.034, 39.5
Hunter-Lab 41.41, 30.781, 24.481
Binary 10111011, 01010101, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bb551c

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Alternatives to #bb551c

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#bb551c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb551c;}
.background {background-color:#bb551c;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb551c

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 #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb551c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716a66 is the less saturated color, while #d44e03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb551c 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
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d685d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #887a2f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #98741d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0585d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9a6c28 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5691c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be5745 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population