#b8272a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8272a is composed of 72.2% red, 15.3% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.8% magenta, 77.2% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 358.8 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 43.7%. #b8272a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e54 with #710000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 15
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 77
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8272a color description : Strong red.

#b8272a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8272a has RGB values of R:184, G:39, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.77, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12068650.

Hex triplet b8272a #b8272a
RGB Decimal 184, 39, 42 rgb(184,39,42)
RGB Percent 72.2, 15.3, 16.5 rgb(72.2%,15.3%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 79, 77, 28
HSL 358.8°, 65, 43.7 hsl(358.8,65%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.8°, 78.8, 72.2
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.914, 56.526, 35.34
XYZ 20.912, 11.811, 3.369
xyY 0.579, 0.327, 11.811
CIE-LCH 40.914, 66.664, 32.013
CIE-LUV 40.914, 108.477, 22.481
Hunter-Lab 34.367, 48.47, 18.245
Binary 10111000, 00100111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b8272a

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Alternatives to #b8272a

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#b8272a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8272a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8272a;}
.background {background-color:#b8272a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8272a;}

Shades and Tints of #b8272a

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8272a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #736c6c is the less saturated color, while #da0509 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8272a 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674a4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716844 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81632a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b503b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954d2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba2e30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population