#b2172e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b2172e is composed of 69.8% red, 9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.1% magenta, 74.2% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 351.1 degrees, a saturation of 77.1% and a lightness of 39.4%. #b2172e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5c with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 70
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 87
    • Y 74
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b2172e color description : Dark red.

#b2172e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b2172e has RGB values of R:178, G:23, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.87, Y:0.74, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11671342.

Hex triplet b2172e #b2172e
RGB Decimal 178, 23, 46 rgb(178,23,46)
RGB Percent 69.8, 9, 18 rgb(69.8%,9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 87, 74, 30
HSL 351.1°, 77.1, 39.4 hsl(351.1,77.1%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.1°, 87.1, 69.8
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 38.336, 58.969, 29.733
XYZ 19.161, 10.277, 3.56
xyY 0.581, 0.311, 10.277
CIE-LCH 38.336, 66.04, 26.758
CIE-LUV 38.336, 108.989, 17.125
Hunter-Lab 32.058, 50.583, 15.858
Binary 10110010, 00010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b2172e

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Alternatives to #b2172e

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#b2172e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b2172e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b2172e;}
.background {background-color:#b2172e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b2172e;}

Shades and Tints of #b2172e

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf2f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b2172e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656464 is the less saturated color, while #c10823 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b2172e 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
  • #484848 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d3e43 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #69624b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #795e2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b52726 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #834740 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8d442e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b42129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population