#b2272d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b2272d is composed of 69.8% red, 15.3% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.1% magenta, 74.7% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.4 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b2272d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e5a with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 15
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 75
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b2272d color description : Dark red.

#b2272d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b2272d has RGB values of R:178, G:39, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.75, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11675437.

Hex triplet b2272d #b2272d
RGB Decimal 178, 39, 45 rgb(178,39,45)
RGB Percent 69.8, 15.3, 17.6 rgb(69.8%,15.3%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 78, 75, 30
HSL 357.4°, 64.1, 42.5 hsl(357.4,64.1%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.4°, 78.1, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 39.762, 54.848, 31.969
XYZ 19.56, 11.108, 3.597
xyY 0.571, 0.324, 11.108
CIE-LCH 39.762, 63.485, 30.237
CIE-LUV 39.762, 103.063, 20.269
Hunter-Lab 33.328, 46.436, 16.932
Binary 10110010, 00100111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b2272d

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Alternatives to #b2272d

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#b2272d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b2272d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b2272d;}
.background {background-color:#b2272d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b2272d;}

Shades and Tints of #b2272d

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcf0f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b2272d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6a6a is the less saturated color, while #d3060e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b2272d 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #64494a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6547 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b53234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #864f3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #904c2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b42e31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population