#b23e1f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23e1f is composed of 69.8% red, 24.3% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 65.2% magenta, 82.6% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 12.7 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 41%. #b23e1f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7c3e with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 24
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 65
    • Y 83
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23e1f color description : Dark red.

#b23e1f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23e1f has RGB values of R:178, G:62, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.65, Y:0.83, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11681311.

Hex triplet b23e1f #b23e1f
RGB Decimal 178, 62, 31 rgb(178,62,31)
RGB Percent 69.8, 24.3, 12.2 rgb(69.8%,24.3%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 65, 83, 30
HSL 12.7°, 70.3, 41 hsl(12.7,70.3%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 12.7°, 82.6, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.78, 45.663, 42.757
XYZ 20.331, 13.011, 2.737
xyY 0.564, 0.361, 13.011
CIE-LCH 42.78, 62.556, 43.118
CIE-LUV 42.78, 92.141, 30.651
Hunter-Lab 36.071, 37.483, 20.751
Binary 10110010, 00111110, 00011111

Color Schemes with #b23e1f

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Alternatives to #b23e1f

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#b23e1f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23e1f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23e1f;}
.background {background-color:#b23e1f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23e1f;}

Shades and Tints of #b23e1f

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, #0b0402 is the darkest color, while #fefaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23e1f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6867 is the less saturated color, while #ca3007 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23e1f 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
  • #6e5751 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786d34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #87671f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b74448 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5b2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97581f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b54239 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population