#b42e2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b42e2c is composed of 70.6% red, 18% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.4% magenta, 75.6% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 0.9 degrees, a saturation of 60.7% and a lightness of 43.9%. #b42e2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c58 with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 18
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 76
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b42e2c color description : Strong red.

#b42e2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b42e2c has RGB values of R:180, G:46, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.76, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11808300.

Hex triplet b42e2c #b42e2c
RGB Decimal 180, 46, 44 rgb(180,46,44)
RGB Percent 70.6, 18, 17.3 rgb(70.6%,18%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 74, 76, 29
HSL 0.9°, 60.7, 43.9 hsl(0.9,60.7%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.9°, 75.6, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.963, 53.123, 34.01
XYZ 20.255, 11.842, 3.602
xyY 0.567, 0.332, 11.842
CIE-LCH 40.963, 63.077, 32.628
CIE-LUV 40.963, 101.393, 22.557
Hunter-Lab 34.412, 44.847, 17.882
Binary 10110100, 00101110, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b42e2c

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Alternatives to #b42e2c

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#b42e2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b42e2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b42e2c;}
.background {background-color:#b42e2c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b42e2c;}

Shades and Tints of #b42e2c

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, #070202 is the darkest color, while #fdf6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b42e2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #786968 is the less saturated color, while #df0401 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b42e2c 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694e4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716845 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b8383a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89533c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93502c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b63435 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population