#b4242d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b4242d is composed of 70.6% red, 14.1% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 75% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 356.3 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 42.4%. #b4242d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485a with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 75
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b4242d color description : Strong red.

#b4242d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b4242d has RGB values of R:180, G:36, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.75, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11805741.

Hex triplet b4242d #b4242d
RGB Decimal 180, 36, 45 rgb(180,36,45)
RGB Percent 70.6, 14.1, 17.6 rgb(70.6%,14.1%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 80, 75, 29
HSL 356.3°, 66.7, 42.4 hsl(356.3,66.7%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.3°, 80, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.844, 56.332, 32.17
XYZ 19.928, 11.157, 3.587
xyY 0.575, 0.322, 11.157
CIE-LCH 39.844, 64.871, 29.729
CIE-LUV 39.844, 106.006, 20.04
Hunter-Lab 33.402, 48.041, 17.015
Binary 10110100, 00100100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b4242d

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Alternatives to #b4242d

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#b4242d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b4242d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b4242d;}
.background {background-color:#b4242d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b4242d;}

Shades and Tints of #b4242d

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 #fceff0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b4242d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726667 is the less saturated color, while #d50310 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b4242d 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
  • #644749 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6648 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b73031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #874e3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914b2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b62b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population