#b23438 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23438 is composed of 69.8% red, 20.4% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 70.8% magenta, 68.5% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 358.1 degrees, a saturation of 54.8% and a lightness of 45.1%. #b23438 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6870 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

#b23438 color description : Dark red.

#b23438 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23438 has RGB values of R:178, G:52, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.71, Y:0.69, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11678776.

Hex triplet b23438 #b23438
RGB Decimal 178, 52, 56 rgb(178,52,56)
RGB Percent 69.8, 20.4, 22 rgb(69.8%,20.4%,22%)
CMYK 0, 71, 69, 30
HSL 358.1°, 54.8, 45.1 hsl(358.1,54.8%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.1°, 70.8, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 41.546, 50.845, 27.461
XYZ 20.303, 12.209, 5.029
xyY 0.541, 0.325, 12.209
CIE-LCH 41.546, 57.787, 28.373
CIE-LUV 41.546, 93.87, 18.631
Hunter-Lab 34.941, 42.572, 15.926
Binary 10110010, 00110100, 00111000

Color Schemes with #b23438

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Alternatives to #b23438

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#b23438 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23438

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23438;}
.background {background-color:#b23438;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23438;}

Shades and Tints of #b23438

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, #0b0303 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23438

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747272 is the less saturated color, while #de080f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23438 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
  • #716a51 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81653a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b53e41 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #885648 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #925339 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b43a3e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population