#b6171c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b6171c is composed of 71.4% red, 9% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.4% magenta, 84.6% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 358.1 degrees, a saturation of 77.6% and a lightness of 40.2%. #b6171c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e38 with #6d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 71
    • G 9
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 87
    • Y 85
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b6171c color description : Strong red.

#b6171c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b6171c has RGB values of R:182, G:23, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.87, Y:0.85, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11933468.

Hex triplet b6171c #b6171c
RGB Decimal 182, 23, 28 rgb(182,23,28)
RGB Percent 71.4, 9, 11 rgb(71.4%,9%,11%)
CMYK 0, 87, 85, 29
HSL 358.1°, 77.6, 40.2 hsl(358.1,77.6%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.1°, 87.4, 71.4
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 38.975, 59.482, 41.063
XYZ 19.808, 10.644, 2.11
xyY 0.608, 0.327, 10.644
CIE-LCH 38.975, 72.279, 34.619
CIE-LUV 38.975, 115.825, 23.943
Hunter-Lab 32.626, 51.281, 19.003
Binary 10110110, 00010111, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b6171c

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Alternatives to #b6171c

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#b6171c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b6171c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b6171c;}
.background {background-color:#b6171c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b6171c;}

Shades and Tints of #b6171c

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, #080101 is the darkest color, while #fef5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b6171c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676666 is the less saturated color, while #c6070d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b6171c 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
  • #474747 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d3d3e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6437 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d5f17 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b92322 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88482d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914518 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b81f20 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population