#b23a21 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23a21 is composed of 69.8% red, 22.7% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 67.4% magenta, 81.5% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 10.3 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b23a21 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7442 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 23
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 81
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23a21 color description : Dark red.

#b23a21 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23a21 has RGB values of R:178, G:58, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.81, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680289.

Hex triplet b23a21 #b23a21
RGB Decimal 178, 58, 33 rgb(178,58,33)
RGB Percent 69.8, 22.7, 12.9 rgb(69.8%,22.7%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 67, 81, 30
HSL 10.3°, 68.7, 41.4 hsl(10.3,68.7%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 10.3°, 81.5, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.159, 47.444, 41.168
XYZ 20.149, 12.603, 2.81
xyY 0.567, 0.354, 12.603
CIE-LCH 42.159, 62.815, 40.949
CIE-LUV 42.159, 94.537, 28.976
Hunter-Lab 35.501, 39.181, 20.157
Binary 10110010, 00111010, 00100001

Color Schemes with #b23a21

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Alternatives to #b23a21

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#b23a21 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23a21

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23a21;}
.background {background-color:#b23a21;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23a21;}

Shades and Tints of #b23a21

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, #0d0402 is the darkest color, while #fefcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23a21

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716562 is the less saturated color, while #d22501 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23a21 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
  • #766b37 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #856621 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64144 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c592f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #955621 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b53e37 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population