#8b2222 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b2222 is composed of 54.5% red, 13.3% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.5% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 60.7% and a lightness of 33.9%. #8b2222 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4444 with #170000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 13
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 76
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8b2222 color description : Dark red.

#8b2222 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b2222 has RGB values of R:139, G:34, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.76, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9118242.

Hex triplet 8b2222 #8b2222
RGB Decimal 139, 34, 34 rgb(139,34,34)
RGB Percent 54.5, 13.3, 13.3 rgb(54.5%,13.3%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 76, 76, 45
HSL 0°, 60.7, 33.9 hsl(0,60.7%,33.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 75.5, 54.5
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 31.231, 43.782, 26.875
XYZ 11.509, 6.75, 2.21
xyY 0.562, 0.33, 6.75
CIE-LCH 31.231, 51.373, 31.543
CIE-LUV 31.231, 76.228, 16.444
Hunter-Lab 25.981, 33.605, 13.143
Binary 10001011, 00100010, 00100010

Color Schemes with #8b2222

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Alternatives to #8b2222

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#8b2222 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b2222

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b2222;}
.background {background-color:#8b2222;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b2222;}

Shades and Tints of #8b2222

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, #0d0303 is the darkest color, while #fefcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b2222

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c5151 is the less saturated color, while #ac0101 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b2222 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
  • #414141 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #503b3b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #595239 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #654f26 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #912d2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b4130 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #733e24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8e292a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population