#bb233b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb233b is composed of 73.3% red, 13.7% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.3% magenta, 68.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 350.5 degrees, a saturation of 68.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #bb233b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4676 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 14
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 68
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb233b color description : Strong red.

#bb233b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb233b has RGB values of R:187, G:35, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.68, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264251.

Hex triplet bb233b #bb233b
RGB Decimal 187, 35, 59 rgb(187,35,59)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.7, 23.1 rgb(73.3%,13.7%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 81, 68, 27
HSL 350.5°, 68.5, 43.5 hsl(350.5,68.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.5°, 81.3, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.351, 59.255, 25.775
XYZ 21.885, 12.085, 5.318
xyY 0.557, 0.308, 12.085
CIE-LCH 41.351, 64.618, 23.509
CIE-LUV 41.351, 108.412, 15.08
Hunter-Lab 34.764, 51.535, 15.265
Binary 10111011, 00100011, 00111011

Color Schemes with #bb233b

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Alternatives to #bb233b

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#bb233b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb233b;}
.background {background-color:#bb233b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb233b

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, #050102 is the darkest color, while #fdf4f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb233b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #77676a is the less saturated color, while #dd0124 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb233b 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #68494e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6959 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80653b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd3233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4f4e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954d3b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc2c36 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population