#b9171d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9171d is composed of 72.5% red, 9% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.6% magenta, 84.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b9171d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e3a with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9171d color description : Strong red.

#b9171d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9171d has RGB values of R:185, G:23, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12130077.

Hex triplet b9171d #b9171d
RGB Decimal 185, 23, 29 rgb(185,23,29)
RGB Percent 72.5, 9, 11.4 rgb(72.5%,9%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 88, 84, 27
HSL 357.8°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(357.8,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.612, 60.328, 41.344
XYZ 20.537, 11.018, 2.208
xyY 0.608, 0.326, 11.018
CIE-LCH 39.612, 73.135, 34.424
CIE-LUV 39.612, 117.944, 24.193
Hunter-Lab 33.194, 52.347, 19.292
Binary 10111001, 00010111, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b9171d

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Alternatives to #b9171d

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#b9171d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9171d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9171d;}
.background {background-color:#b9171d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9171d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9171d

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, #0b0102 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9171d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696767 is the less saturated color, while #c9070e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9171d 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
  • #484848 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f3e3f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6538 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6018 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2422 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a492e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944619 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb1f20 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population