#b9162a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9162a is composed of 72.5% red, 8.6% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.1% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 352.6 degrees, a saturation of 78.7% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b9162a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2c54 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9162a color description : Strong red.

#b9162a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9162a has RGB values of R:185, G:22, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12129834.

Hex triplet b9162a #b9162a
RGB Decimal 185, 22, 42 rgb(185,22,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 8.6, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,8.6%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 27
HSL 352.6°, 78.7, 40.6 hsl(352.6,78.7%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.6°, 88.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.678, 60.9, 34.057
XYZ 20.713, 11.058, 3.234
xyY 0.592, 0.316, 11.058
CIE-LCH 39.678, 69.776, 29.216
CIE-LUV 39.678, 115.682, 19.956
Hunter-Lab 33.253, 52.994, 17.511
Binary 10111001, 00010110, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9162a

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Alternatives to #b9162a

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#b9162a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9162a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9162a;}
.background {background-color:#b9162a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9162a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9162a

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, #0a0102 is the darkest color, while #fef7f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9162a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696666 is the less saturated color, while #c9061e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9162a 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
  • #6d6547 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d6129 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89483c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934529 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb1f26 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population