#bb242b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb242b is composed of 73.3% red, 14.1% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.7% magenta, 77% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 357.2 degrees, a saturation of 67.7% and a lightness of 43.7%. #bb242b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4856 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

#bb242b color description : Strong red.

#bb242b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb242b has RGB values of R:187, G:36, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264491.

Hex triplet bb242b #bb242b
RGB Decimal 187, 36, 43 rgb(187,36,43)
RGB Percent 73.3, 14.1, 16.9 rgb(73.3%,14.1%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 77, 27
HSL 357.2°, 67.7, 43.7 hsl(357.2,67.7%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.2°, 80.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.222, 58.296, 35.267
XYZ 21.562, 12.004, 3.467
xyY 0.582, 0.324, 12.004
CIE-LCH 41.222, 68.133, 31.173
CIE-LUV 41.222, 111.972, 22.084
Hunter-Lab 34.646, 50.455, 18.319
Binary 10111011, 00100100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bb242b

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Alternatives to #bb242b

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#bb242b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb242b;}
.background {background-color:#bb242b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb242b

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb242b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766969 is the less saturated color, while #dd020c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb242b 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
  • #67494a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726946 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82642a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c503c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964d2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population