#b7231d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b7231d is composed of 71.8% red, 13.7% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 84.2% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 2.3 degrees, a saturation of 72.6% and a lightness of 41.6%. #b7231d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463a with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 84
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b7231d color description : Strong red.

#b7231d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b7231d has RGB values of R:183, G:35, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12002077.

Hex triplet b7231d #b7231d
RGB Decimal 183, 35, 29 rgb(183,35,29)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.7, 11.4 rgb(71.8%,13.7%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 28
HSL 2.3°, 72.6, 41.6 hsl(2.3,72.6%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.3°, 84.2, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.181, 56.97, 41.71
XYZ 20.352, 11.361, 2.284
xyY 0.599, 0.334, 11.361
CIE-LCH 40.181, 70.607, 36.209
CIE-LUV 40.181, 111.85, 25.631
Hunter-Lab 33.706, 48.798, 19.577
Binary 10110111, 00100011, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b7231d

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Alternatives to #b7231d

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#b7231d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b7231d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b7231d;}
.background {background-color:#b7231d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b7231d;}

Shades and Tints of #b7231d

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, #0e0302 is the darkest color, while #fefcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b7231d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6766 is the less saturated color, while #cf0c05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b7231d 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #644645 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716736 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806219 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944b1a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population