#bb231e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb231e is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 1.9 degrees, a saturation of 72.4% and a lightness of 42.5%. #bb231e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463c with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb231e color description : Strong red.

#bb231e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb231e has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264222.

Hex triplet bb231e #bb231e
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 30 rgb(187,35,30)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 11.8 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 27
HSL 1.9°, 72.4, 42.5 hsl(1.9,72.4%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.9°, 84, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.998, 58.165, 42.235
XYZ 21.33, 11.863, 2.395
xyY 0.599, 0.333, 11.863
CIE-LCH 40.998, 71.882, 35.984
CIE-LUV 40.998, 114.805, 26.008
Hunter-Lab 34.443, 50.266, 19.987
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bb231e

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Alternatives to #bb231e

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#bb231e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb231e;}
.background {background-color:#bb231e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb231e

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcf0ef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb231e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706969 is the less saturated color, while #d40c05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb231e 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654746 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736838 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82631a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population