#bb232b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb232b is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 77% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 356.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #bb232b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4656 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb232b color description : Strong red.

#bb232b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb232b has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264235.

Hex triplet bb232b #bb232b
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 43 rgb(187,35,43)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 16.9 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 77, 27
HSL 356.8°, 68.5, 43.5 hsl(356.8,68.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.8°, 81.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.127, 58.564, 35.164
XYZ 21.532, 11.944, 3.457
xyY 0.583, 0.323, 11.944
CIE-LCH 41.127, 68.31, 30.982
CIE-LUV 41.127, 112.396, 21.905
Hunter-Lab 34.56, 50.729, 18.261
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bb232b

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Alternatives to #bb232b

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#bb232b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb232b;}
.background {background-color:#bb232b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb232b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb232b

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb232b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776768 is the less saturated color, while #dd010c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb232b 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664849 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716946 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4f3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964c2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2a2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population