#b23b2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23b2e is composed of 69.8% red, 23.1% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 74.2% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 5.9 degrees, a saturation of 58.9% and a lightness of 43.9%. #b23b2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff765c with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 23
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 74
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23b2e color description : Dark red.

#b23b2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23b2e has RGB values of R:178, G:59, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.74, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680558.

Hex triplet b23b2e #b23b2e
RGB Decimal 178, 59, 46 rgb(178,59,46)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.1, 18 rgb(69.8%,23.1%,18%)
CMYK 0, 67, 74, 30
HSL 5.9°, 58.9, 43.9 hsl(5.9,58.9%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.9°, 74.2, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.449, 47.519, 34.406
XYZ 20.418, 12.792, 3.979
xyY 0.549, 0.344, 12.792
CIE-LCH 42.449, 58.667, 35.907
CIE-LUV 42.449, 91.813, 24.884
Hunter-Lab 35.767, 39.309, 18.441
Binary 10110010, 00111011, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b23b2e

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Alternatives to #b23b2e

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#b23b2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23b2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23b2e;}
.background {background-color:#b23b2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23b2e;}

Shades and Tints of #b23b2e

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, #070202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23b2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766b6a is the less saturated color, while #dd1803 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23b2e 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e5654 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756c45 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #856730 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64346 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5a3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95572f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b4403d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population