#b9231b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9231b is composed of 72.5% red, 13.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 85.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 3 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 41.6%. #b9231b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4636 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9231b color description : Strong red.

#b9231b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9231b has RGB values of R:185, G:35, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133147.

Hex triplet b9231b #b9231b
RGB Decimal 185, 35, 27 rgb(185,35,27)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.7, 10.6 rgb(72.5%,13.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 85, 27
HSL 3°, 74.5, 41.6 hsl(3,74.5%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 3°, 85.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.57, 57.508, 43.227
XYZ 20.808, 11.598, 2.18
xyY 0.602, 0.335, 11.598
CIE-LCH 40.57, 71.943, 36.931
CIE-LUV 40.57, 113.702, 26.455
Hunter-Lab 34.056, 49.462, 20.044
Binary 10111001, 00100011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b9231b

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Alternatives to #b9231b

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#b9231b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9231b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9231b;}
.background {background-color:#b9231b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9231b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9231b

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, #0e0302 is the darkest color, while #fffcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9231b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706564 is the less saturated color, while #d10d03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9231b 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #644645 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726834 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816215 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4e2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population