#b9231f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9231f is composed of 72.5% red, 13.7% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 83.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 1.6 degrees, a saturation of 71.3% and a lightness of 42.4%. #b9231f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463e with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 83
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9231f color description : Strong red.

#b9231f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9231f has RGB values of R:185, G:35, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.83, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133151.

Hex triplet b9231f #b9231f
RGB Decimal 185, 35, 31 rgb(185,35,31)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.7, 12.2 rgb(72.5%,13.7%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 83, 27
HSL 1.6°, 71.3, 42.4 hsl(1.6,71.3%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.6°, 83.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.602, 57.608, 41.2
XYZ 20.857, 11.618, 2.441
xyY 0.597, 0.333, 11.618
CIE-LCH 40.602, 70.825, 35.571
CIE-LUV 40.602, 113.092, 25.415
Hunter-Lab 34.085, 49.577, 19.614
Binary 10111001, 00100011, 00011111

Color Schemes with #b9231f

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Alternatives to #b9231f

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#b9231f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9231f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9231f;}
.background {background-color:#b9231f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9231f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9231f

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9231f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6a6a is the less saturated color, while #d20b06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9231f 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
  • #726839 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81631b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4e2f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954b1d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population