#b9232b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9232b is composed of 72.5% red, 13.7% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.1% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 356.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 43.1%. #b9232b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4656 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9232b color description : Strong red.

#b9232b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9232b has RGB values of R:185, G:35, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133163.

Hex triplet b9232b #b9232b
RGB Decimal 185, 35, 43 rgb(185,35,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 13.7, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,13.7%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 77, 27
HSL 356.8°, 68.2, 43.1 hsl(356.8,68.2%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.8°, 81.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.725, 57.988, 34.61
XYZ 21.046, 11.693, 3.434
xyY 0.582, 0.323, 11.693
CIE-LCH 40.725, 67.531, 30.831
CIE-LUV 40.725, 110.825, 21.541
Hunter-Lab 34.196, 50.016, 17.982
Binary 10111001, 00100011, 00101011

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#b9232b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #b9232b

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf2f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9232b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756767 is the less saturated color, while #db010d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9232b 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664849 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706846 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80632a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4f3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954c2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2a2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population