#b9152e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9152e is composed of 72.5% red, 8.2% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.6% magenta, 75.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 350.9 degrees, a saturation of 79.6% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b9152e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2a5c with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 8
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 89
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9152e color description : Strong red.

#b9152e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9152e has RGB values of R:185, G:21, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.89, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12129582.

Hex triplet b9152e #b9152e
RGB Decimal 185, 21, 46 rgb(185,21,46)
RGB Percent 72.5, 8.2, 18 rgb(72.5%,8.2%,18%)
CMYK 0, 89, 75, 27
HSL 350.9°, 79.6, 40.4 hsl(350.9,79.6%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.9°, 88.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.665, 61.226, 31.641
XYZ 20.77, 11.051, 3.624
xyY 0.586, 0.312, 11.051
CIE-LCH 39.665, 68.919, 27.329
CIE-LUV 39.665, 115.006, 18.299
Hunter-Lab 33.242, 53.353, 16.806
Binary 10111001, 00010101, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b9152e

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Alternatives to #b9152e

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#b9152e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9152e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9152e;}
.background {background-color:#b9152e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9152e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9152e

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 #b9152e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6465 is the less saturated color, while #c90523 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9152e 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
  • #5f3f44 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d654c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884841 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93452d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba1f28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population