#b3231b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b3231b is composed of 70.2% red, 13.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.4% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 3.2 degrees, a saturation of 73.8% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b3231b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4636 with #670000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 70
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 85
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b3231b color description : Strong red.

#b3231b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b3231b has RGB values of R:179, G:35, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.85, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11739931.

Hex triplet b3231b #b3231b
RGB Decimal 179, 35, 27 rgb(179,35,27)
RGB Percent 70.2, 13.7, 10.6 rgb(70.2%,13.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 80, 85, 30
HSL 3.2°, 73.8, 40.4 hsl(3.2,73.8%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.2°, 84.9, 70.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.356, 55.738, 41.692
XYZ 19.39, 10.867, 2.114
xyY 0.599, 0.336, 10.867
CIE-LCH 39.356, 69.605, 36.796
CIE-LUV 39.356, 109.028, 25.513
Hunter-Lab 32.966, 47.303, 19.275
Binary 10110011, 00100011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b3231b

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Alternatives to #b3231b

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#b3231b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b3231b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b3231b;}
.background {background-color:#b3231b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b3231b;}

Shades and Tints of #b3231b

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, #090201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b3231b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6362 is the less saturated color, while #cb0e03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b3231b 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #614543 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6534 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6017 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b72d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884d2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914a18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b52927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population