#b0172b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b0172b is composed of 69% red, 9% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 86.9% magenta, 75.6% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 352.2 degrees, a saturation of 76.9% and a lightness of 39%. #b0172b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e56 with #610000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 69
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 87
    • Y 76
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#b0172b color description : Dark red.

#b0172b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b0172b has RGB values of R:176, G:23, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.87, Y:0.76, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 11540267.

Hex triplet b0172b #b0172b
RGB Decimal 176, 23, 43 rgb(176,23,43)
RGB Percent 69, 9, 16.9 rgb(69%,9%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 87, 76, 31
HSL 352.2°, 76.9, 39 hsl(352.2,76.9%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.2°, 86.9, 69
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 37.878, 58.305, 30.932
XYZ 18.648, 10.02, 3.237
xyY 0.584, 0.314, 10.02
CIE-LCH 37.878, 66.002, 27.947
CIE-LUV 37.878, 108.171, 17.932
Hunter-Lab 31.654, 49.763, 16.094
Binary 10110000, 00010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b0172b

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Alternatives to #b0172b

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#b0172b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b0172b

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.text {color:#b0172b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b0172b;}

Shades and Tints of #b0172b

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, #030001 is the darkest color, while #fdf0f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b0172b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b5c5e is the less saturated color, while #c7001a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b0172b 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
  • #474747 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5c3d41 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686148 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785d2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b32626 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82463d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8c432b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b22027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population