#b9152b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9152b is composed of 72.5% red, 8.2% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.6% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 352 degrees, a saturation of 79.6% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b9152b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2a56 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 8
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 89
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9152b color description : Strong red.

#b9152b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9152b has RGB values of R:185, G:21, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.89, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12129579.

Hex triplet b9152b #b9152b
RGB Decimal 185, 21, 43 rgb(185,21,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 8.2, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,8.2%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 89, 77, 27
HSL 352°, 79.6, 40.4 hsl(352,79.6%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 352°, 88.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.627, 61.115, 33.406
XYZ 20.713, 11.028, 3.323
xyY 0.591, 0.315, 11.028
CIE-LCH 39.627, 69.649, 28.661
CIE-LUV 39.627, 115.734, 19.464
Hunter-Lab 33.208, 53.222, 17.312
Binary 10111001, 00010101, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9152b

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Alternatives to #b9152b

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#b9152b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9152b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9152b;}
.background {background-color:#b9152b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9152b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9152b

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, #090102 is the darkest color, while #fef6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9152b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6465 is the less saturated color, while #c9051f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9152b 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f3f43 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d6548 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2523 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88483e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93452a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb1f26 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population