#b9472d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9472d is composed of 72.5% red, 27.8% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 61.6% magenta, 75.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 11.1 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 45.1%. #b9472d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8e5a with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 28
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 62
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9472d color description : Strong red.

#b9472d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9472d has RGB values of R:185, G:71, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.62, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12142381.

Hex triplet b9472d #b9472d
RGB Decimal 185, 71, 45 rgb(185,71,45)
RGB Percent 72.5, 27.8, 17.6 rgb(72.5%,27.8%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 62, 76, 27
HSL 11.1°, 60.9, 45.1 hsl(11.1,60.9%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.1°, 75.7, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 45.652, 44.639, 38.811
XYZ 22.735, 15.013, 4.183
xyY 0.542, 0.358, 15.013
CIE-LCH 45.652, 59.152, 41.005
CIE-LUV 45.652, 89.791, 29.903
Hunter-Lab 38.746, 36.934, 20.721
Binary 10111001, 01000111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b9472d

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Alternatives to #b9472d

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#b9472d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9472d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9472d;}
.background {background-color:#b9472d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9472d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9472d

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 #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9472d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b6e6b is the less saturated color, while #e52b01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9472d 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
  • #77605b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e7342 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e6e2f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd4d51 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93633a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e602e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc4b44 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population