#b8232e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8232e is composed of 72.2% red, 13.7% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 75% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 355.6 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 42.9%. #b8232e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff465c with #710000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 75
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8232e color description : Strong red.

#b8232e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8232e has RGB values of R:184, G:35, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.75, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12067630.

Hex triplet b8232e #b8232e
RGB Decimal 184, 35, 46 rgb(184,35,46)
RGB Percent 72.2, 13.7, 18 rgb(72.2%,13.7%,18%)
CMYK 0, 81, 75, 28
HSL 355.6°, 68, 42.9 hsl(355.6,68%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.6°, 81, 72.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.561, 57.814, 32.6
XYZ 20.862, 11.592, 3.724
xyY 0.577, 0.32, 11.592
CIE-LCH 40.561, 66.372, 29.418
CIE-LUV 40.561, 109.369, 20.208
Hunter-Lab 34.047, 49.792, 17.349
Binary 10111000, 00100011, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b8232e

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b8232e

Below, you can see some colors close to #b8232e. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b8232e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8232e

This text has a font color of #b8232e.

<span style="color:#b8232e;">Text here</span>
#b8232e background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b8232e.

<p style="background-color:#b8232e;">Content here</p>
#b8232e border color

This element has a border color of #b8232e.

<div style="border:1px solid #b8232e;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b8232e;}
.background {background-color:#b8232e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8232e;}

Shades and Tints of #b8232e

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.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b8232e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756667 is the less saturated color, while #da0111 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8232e 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
  • #66484a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f674a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f632e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4e3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944b2e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population