#b3251c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b3251c is composed of 70.2% red, 14.5% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 84.4% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 3.6 degrees, a saturation of 72.9% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b3251c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a38 with #670000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 70
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 84
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b3251c color description : Strong red.

#b3251c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b3251c has RGB values of R:179, G:37, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.84, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11740444.

Hex triplet b3251c #b3251c
RGB Decimal 179, 37, 28 rgb(179,37,28)
RGB Percent 70.2, 14.5, 11 rgb(70.2%,14.5%,11%)
CMYK 0, 79, 84, 30
HSL 3.6°, 72.9, 40.6 hsl(3.6,72.9%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.6°, 84.4, 70.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.569, 55.186, 41.371
XYZ 19.463, 10.993, 2.196
xyY 0.596, 0.337, 10.993
CIE-LCH 39.569, 68.971, 36.857
CIE-LUV 39.569, 107.955, 25.622
Hunter-Lab 33.156, 46.757, 19.283
Binary 10110011, 00100101, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b3251c

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Alternatives to #b3251c

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#b3251c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b3251c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b3251c;}
.background {background-color:#b3251c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b3251c;}

Shades and Tints of #b3251c

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 #fef8f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b3251c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6464 is the less saturated color, while #cb1004 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b3251c 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
  • #6f6535 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6018 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b72f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884e2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914b1a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b52b28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population