#bf172b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bf172b is composed of 74.9% red, 9% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88% magenta, 77.5% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 352.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.5% and a lightness of 42%. #bf172b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e56 with #7f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 75
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 77
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#bf172b color description : Strong red.

#bf172b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bf172b has RGB values of R:191, G:23, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.77, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 12523307.

Hex triplet bf172b #bf172b
RGB Decimal 191, 23, 43 rgb(191,23,43)
RGB Percent 74.9, 9, 16.9 rgb(74.9%,9%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 25
HSL 352.9°, 78.5, 42 hsl(352.9,78.5%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.9°, 88, 74.9
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 41.003, 62.356, 35.268
XYZ 22.229, 11.866, 3.405
xyY 0.593, 0.316, 11.866
CIE-LCH 41.003, 71.639, 29.492
CIE-LUV 41.003, 119.768, 20.872
Hunter-Lab 34.448, 54.904, 18.252
Binary 10111111, 00010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bf172b

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Alternatives to #bf172b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bf172b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bf172b

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, #100204 is the darkest color, while #fffdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bf172b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d696a is the less saturated color, while #cf071e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bf172b 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #634145 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716848 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816429 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c12625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4b3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97482a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c02027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population