#b51a1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b51a1c is composed of 71% red, 10.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 85.6% magenta, 84.5% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 359.2 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b51a1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff3438 with #6b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 10
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 86
    • Y 85
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b51a1c color description : Strong red.

#b51a1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b51a1c has RGB values of R:181, G:26, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.85, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11868700.

Hex triplet b51a1c #b51a1c
RGB Decimal 181, 26, 28 rgb(181,26,28)
RGB Percent 71, 10.2, 11 rgb(71%,10.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 86, 85, 29
HSL 359.2°, 74.9, 40.6 hsl(359.2,74.9%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.2°, 85.6, 71
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 38.983, 58.586, 40.992
XYZ 19.636, 10.649, 2.12
xyY 0.606, 0.329, 10.649
CIE-LCH 38.983, 71.503, 34.98
CIE-LUV 38.983, 114.053, 24.164
Hunter-Lab 32.633, 50.302, 18.991
Binary 10110101, 00011010, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b51a1c

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Alternatives to #b51a1c

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#b51a1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b51a1c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b51a1c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b51a1c;}

Shades and Tints of #b51a1c

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, #090101 is the darkest color, while #fef7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b51a1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6262 is the less saturated color, while #cd0205 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b51a1c 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f4040 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6436 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d5f17 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b82625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87492d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914619 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b72122 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population