#b23338 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23338 is composed of 69.8% red, 20% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 71.3% magenta, 68.5% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.6 degrees, a saturation of 55.5% and a lightness of 44.9%. #b23338 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6670 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 20
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 71
    • Y 69
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23338 color description : Dark red.

#b23338 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23338 has RGB values of R:178, G:51, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.71, Y:0.69, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11678520.

Hex triplet b23338 #b23338
RGB Decimal 178, 51, 56 rgb(178,51,56)
RGB Percent 69.8, 20, 22 rgb(69.8%,20%,22%)
CMYK 0, 71, 69, 30
HSL 357.6°, 55.5, 44.9 hsl(357.6,55.5%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.6°, 71.3, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 41.407, 51.228, 27.291
XYZ 20.259, 12.12, 5.014
xyY 0.542, 0.324, 12.12
CIE-LCH 41.407, 58.044, 28.046
CIE-LUV 41.407, 94.419, 18.36
Hunter-Lab 34.814, 42.944, 15.831
Binary 10110010, 00110011, 00111000

Color Schemes with #b23338

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Alternatives to #b23338

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#b23338 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23338

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23338;}
.background {background-color:#b23338;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23338;}

Shades and Tints of #b23338

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 #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23338

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747171 is the less saturated color, while #de070f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23338 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c5253 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706951 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806539 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b53d40 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #885548 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #925239 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4393d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population