#b23d27 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23d27 is composed of 69.8% red, 23.9% green and 15.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 65.7% magenta, 78.1% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 9.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b23d27 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7a4e with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 15
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 78
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23d27 color description : Dark red.

#b23d27 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23d27 has RGB values of R:178, G:61, B:39 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.78, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11681063.

Hex triplet b23d27 #b23d27
RGB Decimal 178, 61, 39 rgb(178,61,39)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.9, 15.3 rgb(69.8%,23.9%,15.3%)
CMYK 0, 66, 78, 30
HSL 9.5°, 64.1, 42.5 hsl(9.5,64.1%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 9.5°, 78.1, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.69, 46.372, 38.549
XYZ 20.396, 12.951, 3.345
xyY 0.556, 0.353, 12.951
CIE-LCH 42.69, 60.303, 39.737
CIE-LUV 42.69, 91.702, 27.973
Hunter-Lab 35.988, 38.186, 19.68
Binary 10110010, 00111101, 00100111

Color Schemes with #b23d27

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Alternatives to #b23d27

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#b23d27 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23d27

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23d27;}
.background {background-color:#b23d27;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23d27;}

Shades and Tints of #b23d27

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcf2f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23d27

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6b6a is the less saturated color, while #d32606 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23d27 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
  • #6e5752 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #776c3d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866729 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64447 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5b35 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965828 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5413b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population