#b8231d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8231d is composed of 72.2% red, 13.7% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 84.2% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 2.3 degrees, a saturation of 72.8% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b8231d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463a with #710000. 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

#b8231d color description : Strong red.

#b8231d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8231d has RGB values of R:184, G:35, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12067613.

Hex triplet b8231d #b8231d
RGB Decimal 184, 35, 29 rgb(184,35,29)
RGB Percent 72.2, 13.7, 11.4 rgb(72.2%,13.7%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 28
HSL 2.3°, 72.8, 41.8 hsl(2.3,72.8%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.3°, 84.2, 72.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.384, 57.264, 41.969
XYZ 20.591, 11.484, 2.295
xyY 0.599, 0.334, 11.484
CIE-LCH 40.384, 70.997, 36.238
CIE-LUV 40.384, 112.628, 25.791
Hunter-Lab 33.888, 49.158, 19.706
Binary 10111000, 00100011, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b8231d

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Alternatives to #b8231d

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#b8231d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8231d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8231d;}
.background {background-color:#b8231d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8231d;}

Shades and Tints of #b8231d

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, #0f0302 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8231d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6767 is the less saturated color, while #d10c04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8231d 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
  • #816219 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4e2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b1a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population