#b23a2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23a2b is composed of 69.8% red, 22.7% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 67.4% magenta, 75.8% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.7 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 43.3%. #b23a2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7456 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 23
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 76
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23a2b color description : Dark red.

#b23a2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23a2b has RGB values of R:178, G:58, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.76, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680299.

Hex triplet b23a2b #b23a2b
RGB Decimal 178, 58, 43 rgb(178,58,43)
RGB Percent 69.8, 22.7, 16.9 rgb(69.8%,22.7%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 67, 76, 30
HSL 6.7°, 61.1, 43.3 hsl(6.7,61.1%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.7°, 75.8, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.258, 47.811, 35.893
XYZ 20.31, 12.668, 3.661
xyY 0.554, 0.346, 12.668
CIE-LCH 42.258, 59.784, 36.897
CIE-LUV 42.258, 92.978, 25.723
Hunter-Lab 35.592, 39.573, 18.816
Binary 10110010, 00111010, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b23a2b

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Alternatives to #b23a2b

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#b23a2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23a2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23a2b;}
.background {background-color:#b23a2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23a2b;}

Shades and Tints of #b23a2b

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fcf4f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23a2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776867 is the less saturated color, while #dd1900 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23a2b 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
  • #5c5c5c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d5552 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756b41 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #85662d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64245 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5939 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95562c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b43f3b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population