#b3251b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b3251b is composed of 70.2% red, 14.5% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 3.9 degrees, a saturation of 73.8% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b3251b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a36 with #670000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 70
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 85
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b3251b color description : Strong red.

#b3251b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b3251b has RGB values of R:179, G:37, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.85, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11740443.

Hex triplet b3251b #b3251b
RGB Decimal 179, 37, 27 rgb(179,37,27)
RGB Percent 70.2, 14.5, 10.6 rgb(70.2%,14.5%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 79, 85, 30
HSL 3.9°, 73.8, 40.4 hsl(3.9,73.8%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.9°, 84.9, 70.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.561, 55.161, 41.874
XYZ 19.451, 10.988, 2.134
xyY 0.597, 0.337, 10.988
CIE-LCH 39.561, 69.254, 37.203
CIE-LUV 39.561, 108.102, 25.877
Hunter-Lab 33.149, 46.729, 19.388
Binary 10110011, 00100101, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b3251b

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Alternatives to #b3251b

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#b3251b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b3251b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b3251b;}
.background {background-color:#b3251b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b3251b;}

Shades and Tints of #b3251b

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 #b3251b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6362 is the less saturated color, while #cb1003 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b3251b 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624644 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706534 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6017 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b72f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884e2a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914b18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b52b28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population