#b23c15 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23c15 is composed of 69.8% red, 23.5% green and 8.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.3% magenta, 88.2% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 14.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 39%. #b23c15 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff782a with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993300.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 8
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 88
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23c15 color description : Dark red.

#b23c15 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23c15 has RGB values of R:178, G:60, B:21 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.88, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680789.

Hex triplet b23c15 #b23c15
RGB Decimal 178, 60, 21 rgb(178,60,21)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.5, 8.2 rgb(69.8%,23.5%,8.2%)
CMYK 0, 66, 88, 30
HSL 14.9°, 78.9, 39 hsl(14.9,78.9%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 14.9°, 88.2, 69.8
Web Safe 993300 #993300
CIE-LAB 42.389, 46.274, 46.933
XYZ 20.112, 12.753, 2.112
xyY 0.575, 0.365, 12.753
CIE-LCH 42.389, 65.909, 45.405
CIE-LUV 42.389, 94.574, 32.394
Hunter-Lab 35.712, 38.034, 21.492
Binary 10110010, 00111100, 00010101

Color Schemes with #b23c15

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Alternatives to #b23c15

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#b23c15 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23c15

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23c15;}
.background {background-color:#b23c15;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23c15;}

Shades and Tints of #b23c15

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, #030100 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23c15

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656362 is the less saturated color, while #c13406 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23c15 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
  • #6c554d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786c2a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #87660f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b74245 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5a22 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965711 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b54033 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population