#b23e1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23e1a is composed of 69.8% red, 24.3% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 65.2% magenta, 85.4% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 14.2 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 40%. #b23e1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7c34 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 65
    • Y 85
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23e1a color description : Dark red.

#b23e1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23e1a has RGB values of R:178, G:62, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.65, Y:0.85, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11681306.

Hex triplet b23e1a #b23e1a
RGB Decimal 178, 62, 26 rgb(178,62,26)
RGB Percent 69.8, 24.3, 10.2 rgb(69.8%,24.3%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 65, 85, 30
HSL 14.2°, 74.5, 40 hsl(14.2,74.5%,40%)
HSV (or HSB) 14.2°, 85.4, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.744, 45.522, 45.077
XYZ 20.27, 12.987, 2.417
xyY 0.568, 0.364, 12.987
CIE-LCH 42.744, 64.064, 44.718
CIE-LUV 42.744, 92.714, 31.892
Hunter-Lab 36.038, 37.335, 21.25
Binary 10110010, 00111110, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b23e1a

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Alternatives to #b23e1a

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#b23e1a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23e1a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23e1a;}
.background {background-color:#b23e1a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23e1a;}

Shades and Tints of #b23e1a

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, #070201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23e1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6361 is the less saturated color, while #ca3202 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23e1a 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
  • #6e5750 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786d2f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876718 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b74447 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5b27 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #975819 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b54237 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population