#b9291d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9291d is composed of 72.5% red, 16.1% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77.8% magenta, 84.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 4.6 degrees, a saturation of 72.9% and a lightness of 42%. #b9291d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff523a with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 16
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9291d color description : Strong red.

#b9291d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9291d has RGB values of R:185, G:41, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12134685.

Hex triplet b9291d #b9291d
RGB Decimal 185, 41, 29 rgb(185,41,29)
RGB Percent 72.5, 16.1, 11.4 rgb(72.5%,16.1%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 78, 84, 27
HSL 4.6°, 72.9, 42 hsl(4.6,72.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.6°, 84.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.203, 55.821, 42.784
XYZ 21.023, 11.991, 2.37
xyY 0.594, 0.339, 11.991
CIE-LCH 41.203, 70.33, 37.468
CIE-LUV 41.203, 110.579, 27.056
Hunter-Lab 34.629, 47.769, 20.182
Binary 10111001, 00101001, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b9291d

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Alternatives to #b9291d

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#b9291d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9291d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9291d;}
.background {background-color:#b9291d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9291d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9291d

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 #b9291d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6867 is the less saturated color, while #d21404 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9291d 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674b48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746936 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836419 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc3233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d522d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964e1a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2f2b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population