#b8242e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8242e is composed of 72.2% red, 14.1% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.4% magenta, 75% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 355.9 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 43.1%. #b8242e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485c with #710000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 75
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8242e color description : Strong red.

#b8242e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8242e has RGB values of R:184, G:36, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.75, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12067886.

Hex triplet b8242e #b8242e
RGB Decimal 184, 36, 46 rgb(184,36,46)
RGB Percent 72.2, 14.1, 18 rgb(72.2%,14.1%,18%)
CMYK 0, 80, 75, 28
HSL 355.9°, 67.3, 43.1 hsl(355.9,67.3%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.9°, 80.4, 72.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.657, 57.54, 32.709
XYZ 20.892, 11.652, 3.734
xyY 0.576, 0.321, 11.652
CIE-LCH 40.657, 66.187, 29.617
CIE-LUV 40.657, 108.946, 20.393
Hunter-Lab 34.135, 49.514, 17.409
Binary 10111000, 00100100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b8242e

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Alternatives to #b8242e

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#b8242e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8242e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8242e;}
.background {background-color:#b8242e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8242e;}

Shades and Tints of #b8242e

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fcf2f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8242e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746869 is the less saturated color, while #da0211 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8242e 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
  • #706849 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80632e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4f3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944c2e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population