#bb173b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb173b is composed of 73.3% red, 9% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.7% magenta, 68.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 346.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bb173b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e76 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 68
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb173b color description : Strong red.

#bb173b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb173b has RGB values of R:187, G:23, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.68, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12261179.

Hex triplet bb173b #bb173b
RGB Decimal 187, 23, 59 rgb(187,23,59)
RGB Percent 73.3, 9, 23.1 rgb(73.3%,9%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 88, 68, 27
HSL 346.8°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(346.8,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.8°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.404, 61.958, 24.594
XYZ 21.59, 11.496, 5.22
xyY 0.564, 0.3, 11.496
CIE-LCH 40.404, 66.661, 21.651
CIE-LUV 40.404, 112.41, 13.173
Hunter-Lab 33.906, 54.329, 14.607
Binary 10111011, 00010111, 00111011

Color Schemes with #bb173b

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Alternatives to #bb173b

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#bb173b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb173b;}
.background {background-color:#bb173b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb173b

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, #0c0204 is the darkest color, while #fefafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb173b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6868 is the less saturated color, while #cb0732 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb173b 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624149 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c675b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d633a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd2a29 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884a4f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93473a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc2330 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population