#b9311c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9311c is composed of 72.5% red, 19.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 73.5% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 8 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9311c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6238 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

#b9311c color description : Strong red.

#b9311c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9311c has RGB values of R:185, G:49, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12136732.

Hex triplet b9311c #b9311c
RGB Decimal 185, 49, 28 rgb(185,49,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 19.2, 11 rgb(72.5%,19.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 74, 85, 27
HSL 8°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(8,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 8°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.15, 53.135, 44.123
XYZ 21.317, 12.597, 2.408
xyY 0.587, 0.347, 12.597
CIE-LCH 42.15, 69.067, 39.706
CIE-LUV 42.15, 106.407, 29.005
Hunter-Lab 35.493, 45.093, 20.823
Binary 10111001, 00110001, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9311c

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Alternatives to #b9311c

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#b9311c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9311c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9311c;}
.background {background-color:#b9311c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9311c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9311c

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, #0f0402 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9311c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6766 is the less saturated color, while #d21f03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9311c 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
  • #766b33 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866618 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd393b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e562b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #985319 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb3630 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population