#b7242b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b7242b is composed of 71.8% red, 14.1% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.3% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.1 degrees, a saturation of 67.1% and a lightness of 42.9%. #b7242b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4856 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 77
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b7242b color description : Strong red.

#b7242b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b7242b has RGB values of R:183, G:36, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.77, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12002347.

Hex triplet b7242b #b7242b
RGB Decimal 183, 36, 43 rgb(183,36,43)
RGB Percent 71.8, 14.1, 16.9 rgb(71.8%,14.1%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 80, 77, 28
HSL 357.1°, 67.1, 42.9 hsl(357.1,67.1%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.1°, 80.3, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.42, 57.133, 34.162
XYZ 20.596, 11.506, 3.422
xyY 0.58, 0.324, 11.506
CIE-LCH 40.42, 66.567, 30.877
CIE-LUV 40.42, 108.822, 21.36
Hunter-Lab 33.92, 49.024, 17.763
Binary 10110111, 00100100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b7242b

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Alternatives to #b7242b

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#b7242b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b7242b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b7242b;}
.background {background-color:#b7242b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b7242b;}

Shades and Tints of #b7242b

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b7242b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746768 is the less saturated color, while #d9020d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b7242b 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654849 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706746 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f622b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #894e3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934b2b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population