#b6231b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b6231b is composed of 71.4% red, 13.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.8% magenta, 85.2% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 3.1 degrees, a saturation of 74.2% and a lightness of 41%. #b6231b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4636 with #6d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 85
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b6231b color description : Strong red.

#b6231b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b6231b has RGB values of R:182, G:35, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.85, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11936539.

Hex triplet b6231b #b6231b
RGB Decimal 182, 35, 27 rgb(182,35,27)
RGB Percent 71.4, 13.7, 10.6 rgb(71.4%,13.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 85, 29
HSL 3.1°, 74.2, 41 hsl(3.1,74.2%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.1°, 85.2, 71.4
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 39.963, 56.626, 42.461
XYZ 20.091, 11.229, 2.146
xyY 0.6, 0.336, 11.229
CIE-LCH 39.963, 70.778, 36.864
CIE-LUV 39.963, 111.369, 25.984
Hunter-Lab 33.509, 48.382, 19.659
Binary 10110110, 00100011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b6231b

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Alternatives to #b6231b

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#b6231b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b6231b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b6231b;}
.background {background-color:#b6231b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b6231b;}

Shades and Tints of #b6231b

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, #0b0202 is the darkest color, while #fef9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b6231b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6463 is the less saturated color, while #ce0d03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b6231b 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #634544 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716634 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f6116 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b92d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934a18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b82927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population