#b42237 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b42237 is composed of 70.6% red, 13.3% green and 21.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 69.4% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 351.4 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 42%. #b42237 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff446e with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 13
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 69
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b42237 color description : Strong red.

#b42237 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b42237 has RGB values of R:180, G:34, B:55 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.69, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11805239.

Hex triplet b42237 #b42237
RGB Decimal 180, 34, 55 rgb(180,34,55)
RGB Percent 70.6, 13.3, 21.6 rgb(70.6%,13.3%,21.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 69, 29
HSL 351.4°, 68.2, 42 hsl(351.4,68.2%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.4°, 81.1, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.791, 57.336, 26.013
XYZ 20.085, 11.126, 4.704
xyY 0.559, 0.31, 11.126
CIE-LCH 39.791, 62.961, 24.404
CIE-LUV 39.791, 104.336, 15.324
Hunter-Lab 33.355, 49.113, 14.987
Binary 10110100, 00100010, 00110111

Color Schemes with #b42237

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Alternatives to #b42237

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#b42237 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b42237

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b42237;}
.background {background-color:#b42237;}
.border {border:1px solid #b42237;}

Shades and Tints of #b42237

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, #0f0305 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b42237

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726466 is the less saturated color, while #d50120 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b42237 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #64474b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b6554 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c6137 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b73031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #864d49 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #904a37 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b62b33 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population