#b9311b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9311b is composed of 72.5% red, 19.2% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 73.5% magenta, 85.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 8.4 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 41.6%. #b9311b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6236 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 19
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9311b color description : Strong red.

#b9311b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9311b has RGB values of R:185, G:49, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12136731.

Hex triplet b9311b #b9311b
RGB Decimal 185, 49, 27 rgb(185,49,27)
RGB Percent 72.5, 19.2, 10.6 rgb(72.5%,19.2%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 74, 85, 27
HSL 8.4°, 74.5, 41.6 hsl(8.4,74.5%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 8.4°, 85.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.143, 53.111, 44.596
XYZ 21.305, 12.593, 2.346
xyY 0.588, 0.347, 12.593
CIE-LCH 42.143, 69.351, 40.02
CIE-LUV 42.143, 106.535, 29.246
Hunter-Lab 35.486, 45.065, 20.921
Binary 10111001, 00110001, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b9311b

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Alternatives to #b9311b

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#b9311b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9311b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9311b;}
.background {background-color:#b9311b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9311b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9311b

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, #0e0402 is the darkest color, while #fffcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9311b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706664 is the less saturated color, while #d11f03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9311b 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b4f4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766b32 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866616 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd393b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e562a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #985218 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb362f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population