#b23c38 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23c38 is composed of 69.8% red, 23.5% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.3% magenta, 68.5% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 2 degrees, a saturation of 52.1% and a lightness of 45.9%. #b23c38 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7870 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 69
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23c38 color description : Dark moderate red.

#b23c38 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23c38 has RGB values of R:178, G:60, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.69, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680824.

Hex triplet b23c38 #b23c38
RGB Decimal 178, 60, 56 rgb(178,60,56)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.5, 22 rgb(69.8%,23.5%,22%)
CMYK 0, 66, 69, 30
HSL 2°, 52.1, 45.9 hsl(2,52.1%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 2°, 68.5, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.74, 47.591, 28.91
XYZ 20.691, 12.984, 5.158
xyY 0.533, 0.334, 12.984
CIE-LCH 42.74, 55.683, 31.277
CIE-LUV 42.74, 89.202, 20.948
Hunter-Lab 36.034, 39.435, 16.737
Binary 10110010, 00111100, 00111000

Color Schemes with #b23c38

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Alternatives to #b23c38

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#b23c38 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23c38

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23c38;}
.background {background-color:#b23c38;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23c38;}

Shades and Tints of #b23c38

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, #0e0504 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23c38

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c6e6e is the less saturated color, while #e80a02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23c38 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
  • #5f5f5f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705857 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746c4f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #84683a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64548 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5b47 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #955839 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b44142 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population