#b42529 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b42529 is composed of 70.6% red, 14.5% green and 16.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.4% magenta, 77.2% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 358.3 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b42529 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a52 with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 15
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 77
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b42529 color description : Strong red.

#b42529 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b42529 has RGB values of R:180, G:37, B:41 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.77, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11805993.

Hex triplet b42529 #b42529
RGB Decimal 180, 37, 41 rgb(180,37,41)
RGB Percent 70.6, 14.5, 16.1 rgb(70.6%,14.5%,16.1%)
CMYK 0, 79, 77, 29
HSL 358.3°, 65.9, 42.5 hsl(358.3,65.9%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.3°, 79.4, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.897, 55.89, 34.587
XYZ 19.885, 11.189, 3.21
xyY 0.58, 0.326, 11.189
CIE-LCH 39.897, 65.726, 31.751
CIE-LUV 39.897, 106.43, 21.745
Hunter-Lab 33.45, 47.577, 17.725
Binary 10110100, 00100101, 00101001

Color Schemes with #b42529

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Alternatives to #b42529

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#b42529 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b42529

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b42529;}
.background {background-color:#b42529;}
.border {border:1px solid #b42529;}

Shades and Tints of #b42529

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcf0f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b42529

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716868 is the less saturated color, while #d50409 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b42529 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
  • #6f6643 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6129 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b73031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884e3a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914b29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b62c2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population