#b9172a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9172a is composed of 72.5% red, 9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.6% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 353 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b9172a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e54 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

#b9172a color description : Strong red.

#b9172a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9172a has RGB values of R:185, G:23, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12130090.

Hex triplet b9172a #b9172a
RGB Decimal 185, 23, 42 rgb(185,23,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 9, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,9%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 27
HSL 353°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(353,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 353°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.743, 60.712, 34.129
XYZ 20.733, 11.097, 3.241
xyY 0.591, 0.316, 11.097
CIE-LCH 39.743, 69.647, 29.342
CIE-LUV 39.743, 115.386, 20.08
Hunter-Lab 33.312, 52.8, 17.551
Binary 10111001, 00010111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9172a

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Alternatives to #b9172a

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#b9172a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9172a

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.text {color:#b9172a;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9172a

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 #fef8f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9172a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696767 is the less saturated color, while #c9071e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9172a 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #604044 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e6547 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6129 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89493c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934629 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population