#bb251b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb251b is composed of 73.3% red, 14.5% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.2% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 3.8 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb251b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a36 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb251b color description : Strong red.

#bb251b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb251b has RGB values of R:187, G:37, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264731.

Hex triplet bb251b #bb251b
RGB Decimal 187, 37, 27 rgb(187,37,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 14.5, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,14.5%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 80, 86, 27
HSL 3.8°, 74.8, 42 hsl(3.8,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.8°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.168, 57.547, 43.904
XYZ 21.354, 11.97, 2.223
xyY 0.601, 0.337, 11.97
CIE-LCH 41.168, 72.382, 37.341
CIE-LUV 41.168, 114.351, 27.113
Hunter-Lab 34.597, 49.628, 20.409
Binary 10111011, 00100101, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb251b

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Alternatives to #bb251b

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#bb251b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb251b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb251b;}
.background {background-color:#bb251b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb251b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb251b

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, #100302 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb251b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716665 is the less saturated color, while #d40f02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb251b 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
  • #664846 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746934 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836415 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2f2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d502b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974d17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2b28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population