#b8231e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8231e is composed of 72.2% red, 13.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 83.7% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 1.9 degrees, a saturation of 72% and a lightness of 42%. #b8231e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463c with #710000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 84
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8231e color description : Strong red.

#b8231e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8231e has RGB values of R:184, G:35, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12067614.

Hex triplet b8231e #b8231e
RGB Decimal 184, 35, 30 rgb(184,35,30)
RGB Percent 72.2, 13.7, 11.8 rgb(72.2%,13.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 28
HSL 1.9°, 72, 42 hsl(1.9,72%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.9°, 83.7, 72.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.392, 57.29, 41.457
XYZ 20.604, 11.489, 2.361
xyY 0.598, 0.333, 11.489
CIE-LCH 40.392, 70.716, 35.891
CIE-LUV 40.392, 112.473, 25.526
Hunter-Lab 33.895, 49.188, 19.597
Binary 10111000, 00100011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #b8231e

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Alternatives to #b8231e

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#b8231e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8231e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8231e;}
.background {background-color:#b8231e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8231e;}

Shades and Tints of #b8231e

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, #0f0303 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8231e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6868 is the less saturated color, while #d10c05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8231e 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
  • #716738 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81621a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4e2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population