#b9231e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9231e is composed of 72.5% red, 13.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 83.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 1.9 degrees, a saturation of 72.1% and a lightness of 42.2%. #b9231e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463c with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9231e color description : Strong red.

#b9231e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9231e has RGB values of R:185, G:35, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133150.

Hex triplet b9231e #b9231e
RGB Decimal 185, 35, 30 rgb(185,35,30)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.7, 11.8 rgb(72.5%,13.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 27
HSL 1.9°, 72.1, 42.2 hsl(1.9,72.1%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.9°, 83.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.594, 57.582, 41.716
XYZ 20.844, 11.613, 2.372
xyY 0.598, 0.333, 11.613
CIE-LCH 40.594, 71.105, 35.922
CIE-LUV 40.594, 113.251, 25.686
Hunter-Lab 34.077, 49.547, 19.727
Binary 10111001, 00100011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #b9231e

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Alternatives to #b9231e

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#b9231e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9231e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9231e;}
.background {background-color:#b9231e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9231e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9231e

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, #100303 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9231e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6968 is the less saturated color, while #d20c05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9231e 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
  • #726838 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81631a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4e2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population