#b9222a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9222a is composed of 72.5% red, 13.3% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.6% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 356.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.9% and a lightness of 42.9%. #b9222a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4454 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 13
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9222a color description : Strong red.

#b9222a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9222a has RGB values of R:185, G:34, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12132906.

Hex triplet b9222a #b9222a
RGB Decimal 185, 34, 42 rgb(185,34,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.3, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,13.3%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 82, 77, 27
HSL 356.8°, 68.9, 42.9 hsl(356.8,68.9%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.8°, 81.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.619, 58.218, 35.079
XYZ 20.999, 11.628, 3.329
xyY 0.584, 0.323, 11.628
CIE-LCH 40.619, 67.969, 31.071
CIE-LUV 40.619, 111.457, 21.731
Hunter-Lab 34.1, 50.244, 18.082
Binary 10111001, 00100010, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9222a

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Alternatives to #b9222a

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#b9222a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9222a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9222a;}
.background {background-color:#b9222a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9222a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9222a

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9222a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766566 is the less saturated color, while #db000c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9222a 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654748 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706745 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806329 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2e2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4e3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb292d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population