#bf0231 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bf0231 is composed of 74.9% red, 0.8% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 99% magenta, 74.3% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 345.1 degrees, a saturation of 97.9% and a lightness of 37.8%. #bf0231 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff0462 with #7f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 75
    • G 1
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 99
    • Y 74
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#bf0231 color description : Strong red.

#bf0231 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bf0231 has RGB values of R:191, G:2, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.99, Y:0.74, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 12517937.

Hex triplet bf0231 #bf0231
RGB Decimal 191, 2, 49 rgb(191,2,49)
RGB Percent 74.9, 0.8, 19.2 rgb(74.9%,0.8%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 99, 74, 25
HSL 345.1°, 97.9, 37.8 hsl(345.1,97.9%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 345.1°, 99, 74.9
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.155, 65.243, 30.702
XYZ 22.063, 11.344, 3.934
xyY 0.591, 0.304, 11.344
CIE-LCH 40.155, 72.106, 25.201
CIE-LUV 40.155, 122.519, 16.745
Hunter-Lab 33.681, 57.984, 16.653
Binary 10111111, 00000010, 00110001

Color Schemes with #bf0231

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Alternatives to #bf0231

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#bf0231 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bf0231

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bf0231;}
.background {background-color:#bf0231;}
.border {border:1px solid #bf0231;}

Shades and Tints of #bf0231

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, #100004 is the darkest color, while #fffcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bf0231

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #665b5e is the less saturated color, while #bf0231 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bf0231 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
  • #404040 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #59343d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d6652 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e622f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c11b16 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4246 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #953f30 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c01220 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population