#b9291e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9291e is composed of 72.5% red, 16.1% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77.8% magenta, 83.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 4.3 degrees, a saturation of 72.1% and a lightness of 42.2%. #b9291e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff523c with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 16
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9291e color description : Strong red.

#b9291e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9291e has RGB values of R:185, G:41, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12134686.

Hex triplet b9291e #b9291e
RGB Decimal 185, 41, 30 rgb(185,41,30)
RGB Percent 72.5, 16.1, 11.8 rgb(72.5%,16.1%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 78, 84, 27
HSL 4.3°, 72.1, 42.2 hsl(4.3,72.1%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.3°, 83.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.211, 55.846, 42.282
XYZ 21.036, 11.997, 2.436
xyY 0.593, 0.338, 11.997
CIE-LCH 41.211, 70.047, 37.13
CIE-LUV 41.211, 110.432, 26.795
Hunter-Lab 34.636, 47.798, 20.075
Binary 10111001, 00101001, 00011110

Color Schemes with #b9291e

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Alternatives to #b9291e

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#b9291e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9291e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9291e;}
.background {background-color:#b9291e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9291e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9291e

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, #100403 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9291e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6968 is the less saturated color, while #d21405 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9291e 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
  • #746937 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #83641a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc3234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d522e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964e1c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2f2c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population