#b42242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b42242 is composed of 70.6% red, 13.3% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 63.3% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 346.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 42%. #b42242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4484 with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 13
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 63
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b42242 color description : Strong red.

#b42242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b42242 has RGB values of R:180, G:34, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.63, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11805250.

Hex triplet b42242 #b42242
RGB Decimal 180, 34, 66 rgb(180,34,66)
RGB Percent 70.6, 13.3, 25.9 rgb(70.6%,13.3%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 63, 29
HSL 346.8°, 68.2, 42 hsl(346.8,68.2%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.8°, 81.1, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.987, 57.937, 19.375
XYZ 20.379, 11.243, 6.251
xyY 0.538, 0.297, 11.243
CIE-LCH 39.987, 61.091, 18.49
CIE-LUV 39.987, 101.094, 9.702
Hunter-Lab 33.531, 49.806, 12.418
Binary 10110100, 00100010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #b42242

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Alternatives to #b42242

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#b42242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b42242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b42242;}
.background {background-color:#b42242;}
.border {border:1px solid #b42242;}

Shades and Tints of #b42242

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, #0f0306 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b42242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726467 is the less saturated color, while #d50130 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b42242 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #65484e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696661 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a6242 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b63234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #844d55 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8f4a42 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b52c39 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population