#b9252a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9252a is composed of 72.5% red, 14.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 358 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 43.5%. #b9252a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a54 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9252a color description : Strong red.

#b9252a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9252a has RGB values of R:185, G:37, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133674.

Hex triplet b9252a #b9252a
RGB Decimal 185, 37, 42 rgb(185,37,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 14.5, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,14.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 80, 77, 27
HSL 358°, 66.7, 43.5 hsl(358,66.7%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 358°, 80, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.908, 57.4, 35.391
XYZ 21.088, 11.807, 3.359
xyY 0.582, 0.326, 11.807
CIE-LCH 40.908, 67.434, 31.657
CIE-LUV 40.908, 110.173, 22.273
Hunter-Lab 34.362, 49.415, 18.257
Binary 10111001, 00100101, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9252a

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Alternatives to #b9252a

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#b9252a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9252a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9252a;}
.background {background-color:#b9252a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9252a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9252a

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9252a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #75696a is the less saturated color, while #db030a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9252a 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67494a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716845 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816329 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b503b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954d29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2c2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population