#bb232e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb232e is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 75.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 355.7 degrees, a saturation of 68.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #bb232e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff465c with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb232e color description : Strong red.

#bb232e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb232e has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264238.

Hex triplet bb232e #bb232e
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 46 rgb(187,35,46)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 18 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,18%)
CMYK 0, 81, 75, 27
HSL 355.7°, 68.5, 43.5 hsl(355.7,68.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.7°, 81.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.163, 58.677, 33.442
XYZ 21.589, 11.967, 3.758
xyY 0.579, 0.321, 11.967
CIE-LCH 41.163, 67.537, 29.68
CIE-LUV 41.163, 111.732, 20.772
Hunter-Lab 34.593, 50.86, 17.775
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00101110

Color Schemes with #bb232e

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Alternatives to #bb232e

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#bb232e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb232e;}
.background {background-color:#bb232e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb232e

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 #bb232e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776768 is the less saturated color, while #dd0111 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb232e 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67494b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #71694a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4f40 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964c2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population