#b9173a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9173a is composed of 72.5% red, 9% green and 22.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.6% magenta, 68.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 347 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b9173a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e74 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 69
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9173a color description : Strong red.

#b9173a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9173a has RGB values of R:185, G:23, B:58 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.69, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12130106.

Hex triplet b9173a #b9173a
RGB Decimal 185, 23, 58 rgb(185,23,58)
RGB Percent 72.5, 9, 22.7 rgb(72.5%,9%,22.7%)
CMYK 0, 88, 69, 27
HSL 347°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(347,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 347°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.974, 61.382, 24.594
XYZ 21.079, 11.235, 5.061
xyY 0.564, 0.301, 11.235
CIE-LCH 39.974, 66.126, 21.835
CIE-LUV 39.974, 111.14, 13.209
Hunter-Lab 33.519, 53.593, 14.51
Binary 10111001, 00010111, 00111010

Color Schemes with #b9173a

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Alternatives to #b9173a

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#b9173a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9173a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9173a;}
.background {background-color:#b9173a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9173a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9173a

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, #0b0103 is the darkest color, while #fef8f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9173a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696767 is the less saturated color, while #c90731 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9173a 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #614148 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b665a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c6239 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb2929 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87494e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #924639 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba222f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population