#b23a1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23a1e is composed of 69.8% red, 22.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 67.4% magenta, 83.1% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 11.4 degrees, a saturation of 71.2% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b23a1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff743c with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 23
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 83
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23a1e color description : Dark red.

#b23a1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23a1e has RGB values of R:178, G:58, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.83, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680286.

Hex triplet b23a1e #b23a1e
RGB Decimal 178, 58, 30 rgb(178,58,30)
RGB Percent 69.8, 22.7, 11.8 rgb(69.8%,22.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 67, 83, 30
HSL 11.4°, 71.2, 40.8 hsl(11.4,71.2%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.4°, 83.1, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.134, 47.352, 42.647
XYZ 20.108, 12.587, 2.599
xyY 0.57, 0.357, 12.587
CIE-LCH 42.134, 63.726, 42.007
CIE-LUV 42.134, 94.933, 29.799
Hunter-Lab 35.478, 39.083, 20.492
Binary 10110010, 00111010, 00011110

Color Schemes with #b23a1e

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Alternatives to #b23a1e

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#b23a1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23a1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23a1e;}
.background {background-color:#b23a1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23a1e;}

Shades and Tints of #b23a1e

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, #0a0302 is the darkest color, while #fef9f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23a1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6766 is the less saturated color, while #ca2b06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23a1e 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c544f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766b34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #85661e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64144 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c592c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95561e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b53e36 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population