#b23f42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23f42 is composed of 69.8% red, 24.7% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 64.6% magenta, 62.9% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 358.4 degrees, a saturation of 47.7% and a lightness of 47.3%. #b23f42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7e84 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 25
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 65
    • Y 63
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23f42 color description : Dark moderate red.

#b23f42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23f42 has RGB values of R:178, G:63, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.65, Y:0.63, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11681602.

Hex triplet b23f42 #b23f42
RGB Decimal 178, 63, 66 rgb(178,63,66)
RGB Percent 69.8, 24.7, 25.9 rgb(69.8%,24.7%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 65, 63, 30
HSL 358.4°, 47.7, 47.3 hsl(358.4,47.7%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.4°, 64.6, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 43.383, 46.894, 23.696
XYZ 21.122, 13.416, 6.631
xyY 0.513, 0.326, 13.416
CIE-LCH 43.383, 52.541, 26.808
CIE-LUV 43.383, 85.116, 16.963
Hunter-Lab 36.627, 38.838, 14.905
Binary 10110010, 00111111, 01000010

Color Schemes with #b23f42

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Alternatives to #b23f42

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#b23f42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23f42

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23f42;}
.background {background-color:#b23f42;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23f42;}

Shades and Tints of #b23f42

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, #040102 is the darkest color, while #fbf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23f42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7777 is the less saturated color, while #ea070d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23f42 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
  • #626262 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #725b5c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746e5a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846944 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b6484c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5d51 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #955a43 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b44548 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population