#bb1727 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb1727 is composed of 73.3% red, 9% green and 15.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.7% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 354.1 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bb1727 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e4e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 15
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 79
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb1727 color description : Strong red.

#bb1727 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb1727 has RGB values of R:187, G:23, B:39 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.79, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12261159.

Hex triplet bb1727 #bb1727
RGB Decimal 187, 23, 39 rgb(187,23,39)
RGB Percent 73.3, 9, 15.3 rgb(73.3%,9%,15.3%)
CMYK 0, 88, 79, 27
HSL 354.1°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(354.1,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 354.1°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.126, 61.151, 36.421
XYZ 21.167, 11.327, 2.991
xyY 0.597, 0.319, 11.327
CIE-LCH 40.126, 71.176, 30.778
CIE-LUV 40.126, 117.583, 21.523
Hunter-Lab 33.655, 53.369, 18.289
Binary 10111011, 00010111, 00100111

Color Schemes with #bb1727

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Alternatives to #bb1727

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#bb1727 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb1727

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb1727;}
.background {background-color:#bb1727;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb1727

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, #0c0203 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb1727

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6868 is the less saturated color, while #cb071a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb1727 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #614043 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6644 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f6225 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4939 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954626 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2025 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population