#b9162b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9162b is composed of 72.5% red, 8.6% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.1% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 352.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.7% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b9162b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2c56 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9162b color description : Strong red.

#b9162b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9162b has RGB values of R:185, G:22, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12129835.

Hex triplet b9162b #b9162b
RGB Decimal 185, 22, 43 rgb(185,22,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 8.6, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,8.6%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 27
HSL 352.3°, 78.7, 40.6 hsl(352.3,78.7%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.3°, 88.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.69, 60.935, 33.475
XYZ 20.732, 11.065, 3.33
xyY 0.59, 0.315, 11.065
CIE-LCH 39.69, 69.524, 28.783
CIE-LUV 39.69, 115.45, 19.584
Hunter-Lab 33.264, 53.035, 17.35
Binary 10111001, 00010110, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9162b

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Alternatives to #b9162b

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#b9162b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9162b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9162b;}
.background {background-color:#b9162b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9162b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9162b

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 #b9162b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696666 is the less saturated color, while #c9061f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9162b 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
  • #bc2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89483d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93452a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population