#b9472a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9472a is composed of 72.5% red, 27.8% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 61.6% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 12.2 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9472a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8e54 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 28
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 62
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9472a color description : Strong red.

#b9472a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9472a has RGB values of R:185, G:71, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.62, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12142378.

Hex triplet b9472a #b9472a
RGB Decimal 185, 71, 42 rgb(185,71,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 27.8, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,27.8%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 62, 77, 27
HSL 12.2°, 63, 44.5 hsl(12.2,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 12.2°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 45.621, 44.517, 40.375
XYZ 22.68, 14.99, 3.89
xyY 0.546, 0.361, 14.99
CIE-LCH 45.621, 60.099, 42.207
CIE-LUV 45.621, 90.236, 30.932
Hunter-Lab 38.717, 36.806, 21.146
Binary 10111001, 01000111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9472a

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Alternatives to #b9472a

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#b9472a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9472a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9472a;}
.background {background-color:#b9472a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9472a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9472a

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, #090402 is the darkest color, while #fdf9f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9472a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737170 is the less saturated color, while #dc3207 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9472a 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #77605a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f733f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f6e2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd4d51 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #946337 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e602b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc4a43 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population