#b23536 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23536 is composed of 69.8% red, 20.8% green and 21.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 70.2% magenta, 69.7% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 359.5 degrees, a saturation of 54.1% and a lightness of 45.3%. #b23536 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6a6c with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 21
    • B 21
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 70
    • Y 70
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23536 color description : Dark red.

#b23536 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23536 has RGB values of R:178, G:53, B:54 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.7, Y:0.7, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11679030.

Hex triplet b23536 #b23536
RGB Decimal 178, 53, 54 rgb(178,53,54)
RGB Percent 69.8, 20.8, 21.2 rgb(69.8%,20.8%,21.2%)
CMYK 0, 70, 70, 30
HSL 359.5°, 54.1, 45.3 hsl(359.5,54.1%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.5°, 70.2, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 41.657, 50.351, 28.801
XYZ 20.3, 12.28, 4.791
xyY 0.543, 0.329, 12.28
CIE-LCH 41.657, 58.006, 29.77
CIE-LUV 41.657, 93.771, 19.827
Hunter-Lab 35.043, 42.079, 16.423
Binary 10110010, 00110101, 00110110

Color Schemes with #b23536

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Alternatives to #b23536

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#b23536 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23536

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23536;}
.background {background-color:#b23536;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23536;}

Shades and Tints of #b23536

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, #0c0304 is the darkest color, while #fefcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23536

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747373 is the less saturated color, while #de090a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23536 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
  • #6c5353 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726a4f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816538 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b63f42 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #895645 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #935437 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b43b3d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population