#b23239 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23239 is composed of 69.8% red, 19.6% green and 22.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 71.9% magenta, 68% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 356.7 degrees, a saturation of 56.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b23239 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6472 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 20
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 72
    • Y 68
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23239 color description : Dark red.

#b23239 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23239 has RGB values of R:178, G:50, B:57 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.72, Y:0.68, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11678265.

Hex triplet b23239 #b23239
RGB Decimal 178, 50, 57 rgb(178,50,57)
RGB Percent 69.8, 19.6, 22.4 rgb(69.8%,19.6%,22.4%)
CMYK 0, 72, 68, 30
HSL 356.7°, 56.1, 44.7 hsl(356.7,56.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.7°, 71.9, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 41.286, 51.659, 26.535
XYZ 20.24, 12.044, 5.13
xyY 0.541, 0.322, 12.044
CIE-LCH 41.286, 58.075, 27.188
CIE-LUV 41.286, 94.719, 17.618
Hunter-Lab 34.704, 43.371, 15.529
Binary 10110010, 00110010, 00111001

Color Schemes with #b23239

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Alternatives to #b23239

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#b23239 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23239

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23239;}
.background {background-color:#b23239;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23239;}

Shades and Tints of #b23239

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, #0a0303 is the darkest color, while #fdf9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23239

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756f70 is the less saturated color, while #de0612 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23239 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b5153 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706953 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80643a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b53d40 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #885549 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92523a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4393d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population