#b9251d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9251d is composed of 72.5% red, 14.5% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 84.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 3.1 degrees, a saturation of 72.9% and a lightness of 42%. #b9251d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a3a with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9251d color description : Strong red.

#b9251d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9251d has RGB values of R:185, G:37, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133661.

Hex triplet b9251d #b9251d
RGB Decimal 185, 37, 29 rgb(185,37,29)
RGB Percent 72.5, 14.5, 11.4 rgb(72.5%,14.5%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 80, 84, 27
HSL 3.1°, 72.9, 42 hsl(3.1,72.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.1°, 84.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.782, 57.003, 42.404
XYZ 20.892, 11.729, 2.326
xyY 0.598, 0.336, 11.729
CIE-LCH 40.782, 71.046, 36.645
CIE-LUV 40.782, 112.503, 26.302
Hunter-Lab 34.247, 48.958, 19.946
Binary 10111001, 00100101, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b9251d

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Alternatives to #b9251d

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#b9251d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9251d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9251d;}
.background {background-color:#b9251d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9251d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9251d

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, #0f0302 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9251d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6767 is the less saturated color, while #d20f04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9251d 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
  • #654746 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726836 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826319 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4f2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964c1a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2b29 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population