#b9472c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9472c is composed of 72.5% red, 27.8% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 61.6% magenta, 76.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 11.5 degrees, a saturation of 61.6% and a lightness of 44.9%. #b9472c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8e58 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 28
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 62
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9472c color description : Strong red.

#b9472c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9472c has RGB values of R:185, G:71, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.62, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12142380.

Hex triplet b9472c #b9472c
RGB Decimal 185, 71, 44 rgb(185,71,44)
RGB Percent 72.5, 27.8, 17.3 rgb(72.5%,27.8%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 62, 76, 27
HSL 11.5°, 61.6, 44.9 hsl(11.5,61.6%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.5°, 76.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 45.641, 44.597, 39.336
XYZ 22.716, 15.005, 4.083
xyY 0.543, 0.359, 15.005
CIE-LCH 45.641, 59.466, 41.413
CIE-LUV 45.641, 89.943, 30.253
Hunter-Lab 38.736, 36.89, 20.866
Binary 10111001, 01000111, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b9472c

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Alternatives to #b9472c

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#b9472c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9472c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9472c;}
.background {background-color:#b9472c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9472c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9472c

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, #0b0403 is the darkest color, while #fefbfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9472c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737272 is the less saturated color, while #dc3109 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9472c 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
  • #7e7341 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e6e2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd4d51 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #946339 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e602d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc4a43 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population