#b9152c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9152c is composed of 72.5% red, 8.2% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.6% magenta, 76.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 351.6 degrees, a saturation of 79.6% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b9152c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2a58 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 8
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 89
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9152c color description : Strong red.

#b9152c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9152c has RGB values of R:185, G:21, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.89, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12129580.

Hex triplet b9152c #b9152c
RGB Decimal 185, 21, 44 rgb(185,21,44)
RGB Percent 72.5, 8.2, 17.3 rgb(72.5%,8.2%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 89, 76, 27
HSL 351.6°, 79.6, 40.4 hsl(351.6,79.6%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.6°, 88.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.64, 61.152, 32.82
XYZ 20.731, 11.035, 3.421
xyY 0.589, 0.314, 11.035
CIE-LCH 39.64, 69.402, 28.222
CIE-LUV 39.64, 115.496, 19.084
Hunter-Lab 33.219, 53.265, 17.147
Binary 10111001, 00010101, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b9152c

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

Alternatives to #b9152c

Below, you can see some colors close to #b9152c. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b9152c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9152c

This text has a font color of #b9152c.

<span style="color:#b9152c;">Text here</span>
#b9152c background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b9152c.

<p style="background-color:#b9152c;">Content here</p>
#b9152c border color

This element has a border color of #b9152c.

<div style="border:1px solid #b9152c;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b9152c;}
.background {background-color:#b9152c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9152c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9152c

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.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b9152c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6465 is the less saturated color, while #c90521 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9152c 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
  • #6d654a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88483f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93452b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb1f27 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population