#b7231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b7231c is composed of 71.8% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 84.7% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 2.7 degrees, a saturation of 73.5% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b7231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 85
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b7231c color description : Strong red.

#b7231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b7231c has RGB values of R:183, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12002076.

Hex triplet b7231c #b7231c
RGB Decimal 183, 35, 28 rgb(183,35,28)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.7, 11 rgb(71.8%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 81, 85, 28
HSL 2.7°, 73.5, 41.4 hsl(2.7,73.5%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.7°, 84.7, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.173, 56.945, 42.217
XYZ 20.34, 11.356, 2.219
xyY 0.6, 0.335, 11.356
CIE-LCH 40.173, 70.888, 36.552
CIE-LUV 40.173, 112.001, 25.89
Hunter-Lab 33.698, 48.77, 19.684
Binary 10110111, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b7231c

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Alternatives to #b7231c

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#b7231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b7231c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b7231c;}
.background {background-color:#b7231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b7231c;}

Shades and Tints of #b7231c

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, #0d0202 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b7231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6565 is the less saturated color, while #cf0d04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b7231c 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
  • #716735 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806217 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944b19 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population