#b8252d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8252d is composed of 72.2% red, 14.5% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.9% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 356.7 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 43.3%. #b8252d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a5a with #710000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 15
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 76
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8252d color description : Strong red.

#b8252d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8252d has RGB values of R:184, G:37, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.76, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12068141.

Hex triplet b8252d #b8252d
RGB Decimal 184, 37, 45 rgb(184,37,45)
RGB Percent 72.2, 14.5, 17.6 rgb(72.2%,14.5%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 80, 76, 28
HSL 356.7°, 66.5, 43.3 hsl(356.7,66.5%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.7°, 79.9, 72.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.744, 57.22, 33.399
XYZ 20.903, 11.706, 3.641
xyY 0.577, 0.323, 11.706
CIE-LCH 40.744, 66.254, 30.272
CIE-LUV 40.744, 108.738, 20.972
Hunter-Lab 34.213, 49.185, 17.639
Binary 10111000, 00100101, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b8252d

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Alternatives to #b8252d

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#b8252d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8252d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8252d;}
.background {background-color:#b8252d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8252d;}

Shades and Tints of #b8252d

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 #fdf3f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8252d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #74696a is the less saturated color, while #da030f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8252d 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66494b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706848 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80632d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3132 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4f3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944c2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population