#b42429 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b42429 is composed of 70.6% red, 14.1% green and 16.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 77.2% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 357.9 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 42.4%. #b42429 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4852 with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 77
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b42429 color description : Strong red.

#b42429 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b42429 has RGB values of R:180, G:36, B:41 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.77, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11805737.

Hex triplet b42429 #b42429
RGB Decimal 180, 36, 41 rgb(180,36,41)
RGB Percent 70.6, 14.1, 16.1 rgb(70.6%,14.1%,16.1%)
CMYK 0, 80, 77, 29
HSL 357.9°, 66.7, 42.4 hsl(357.9,66.7%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.9°, 80, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.795, 56.178, 34.477
XYZ 19.854, 11.128, 3.2
xyY 0.581, 0.326, 11.128
CIE-LCH 39.795, 65.914, 31.537
CIE-LUV 39.795, 106.876, 21.555
Hunter-Lab 33.358, 47.865, 17.663
Binary 10110100, 00100100, 00101001

Color Schemes with #b42429

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Alternatives to #b42429

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#b42429 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b42429

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b42429;}
.background {background-color:#b42429;}
.border {border:1px solid #b42429;}

Shades and Tints of #b42429

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b42429

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726667 is the less saturated color, while #d5030a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b42429 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
  • #644748 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6643 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6129 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b72f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #874e3a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914b29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b62b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population