#b74717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b74717 is composed of 71.8% red, 27.8% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 61.2% magenta, 87.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 18 degrees, a saturation of 77.7% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b74717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8e2e with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 72
    • G 28
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 61
    • Y 87
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b74717 color description : Strong orange.

#b74717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b74717 has RGB values of R:183, G:71, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.61, Y:0.87, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12011287.

Hex triplet b74717 #b74717
RGB Decimal 183, 71, 23 rgb(183,71,23)
RGB Percent 71.8, 27.8, 9 rgb(71.8%,27.8%,9%)
CMYK 0, 61, 87, 28
HSL 18°, 77.7, 40.4 hsl(18,77.7%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 18°, 87.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 45.134, 43.193, 48.705
XYZ 21.937, 14.638, 2.481
xyY 0.562, 0.375, 14.638
CIE-LCH 45.134, 65.099, 48.432
CIE-LUV 45.134, 90.733, 35.706
Hunter-Lab 38.26, 35.394, 22.937
Binary 10110111, 01000111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b74717

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Alternatives to #b74717

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#b74717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b74717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b74717;}
.background {background-color:#b74717;}
.border {border:1px solid #b74717;}

Shades and Tints of #b74717

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 #fef9f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b74717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686766 is the less saturated color, while #c74107 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b74717 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
  • #636363 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #745d54 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f722b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f6d14 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc4c50 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #936224 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9d5f15 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba4a3b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population