#bb152e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb152e is composed of 73.3% red, 8.2% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.8% magenta, 75.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 351 degrees, a saturation of 79.8% and a lightness of 40.8%. #bb152e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2a5c with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 8
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 89
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb152e color description : Strong red.

#bb152e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb152e has RGB values of R:187, G:21, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.89, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12260654.

Hex triplet bb152e #bb152e
RGB Decimal 187, 21, 46 rgb(187,21,46)
RGB Percent 73.3, 8.2, 18 rgb(73.3%,8.2%,18%)
CMYK 0, 89, 75, 27
HSL 351°, 79.8, 40.8 hsl(351,79.8%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 351°, 88.8, 73.3
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.083, 61.757, 32.227
XYZ 21.256, 11.301, 3.647
xyY 0.587, 0.312, 11.301
CIE-LCH 40.083, 69.66, 27.557
CIE-LUV 40.083, 116.549, 18.704
Hunter-Lab 33.617, 54.035, 17.1
Binary 10111011, 00010101, 00101110

Color Schemes with #bb152e

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Alternatives to #bb152e

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#bb152e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb152e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb152e;}
.background {background-color:#bb152e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb152e;}

Shades and Tints of #bb152e

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, #0b0103 is the darkest color, while #fef8f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb152e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6566 is the less saturated color, while #cb0523 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb152e 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #603f44 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e664c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e622d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4841 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94462d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc1f28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population