#b73e17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b73e17 is composed of 71.8% red, 24.3% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.1% magenta, 87.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 14.6 degrees, a saturation of 77.7% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b73e17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7c2e with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 72
    • G 24
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 66
    • Y 87
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b73e17 color description : Strong red.

#b73e17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b73e17 has RGB values of R:183, G:62, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.66, Y:0.87, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12008983.

Hex triplet b73e17 #b73e17
RGB Decimal 183, 62, 23 rgb(183,62,23)
RGB Percent 71.8, 24.3, 9 rgb(71.8%,24.3%,9%)
CMYK 0, 66, 87, 28
HSL 14.6°, 77.7, 40.4 hsl(14.6,77.7%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 14.6°, 87.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 43.62, 47.228, 47.474
XYZ 21.407, 13.577, 2.304
xyY 0.574, 0.364, 13.577
CIE-LCH 43.62, 66.965, 45.149
CIE-LUV 43.62, 97.13, 33.126
Hunter-Lab 36.847, 39.221, 22.085
Binary 10110111, 00111110, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b73e17

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Alternatives to #b73e17

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#b73e17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b73e17

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b73e17;}
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Shades and Tints of #b73e17

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, #090301 is the darkest color, while #fef8f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b73e17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686766 is the less saturated color, while #c73607 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b73e17 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705850 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b6f2c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6912 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb4447 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #915d24 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9a5913 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba4135 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population