#bb2525 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2525 is composed of 73.3% red, 14.5% green and 14.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.2% magenta, 80.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 67% and a lightness of 43.9%. #bb2525 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a4a with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

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

#bb2525 color description : Strong red.

#bb2525 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2525 has RGB values of R:187, G:37, B:37 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.8, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264741.

Hex triplet bb2525 #bb2525
RGB Decimal 187, 37, 37 rgb(187,37,37)
RGB Percent 73.3, 14.5, 14.5 rgb(73.3%,14.5%,14.5%)
CMYK 0, 80, 80, 27
HSL 0°, 67, 43.9 hsl(0,67%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 80.2, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.255, 57.818, 38.717
XYZ 21.49, 12.024, 2.94
xyY 0.59, 0.33, 12.024
CIE-LCH 41.255, 69.584, 33.807
CIE-LUV 41.255, 112.727, 24.318
Hunter-Lab 34.676, 49.941, 19.247
Binary 10111011, 00100101, 00100101

Color Schemes with #bb2525

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Alternatives to #bb2525

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#bb2525 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2525

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2525;}
.background {background-color:#bb2525;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb2525;}

Shades and Tints of #bb2525

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, #070101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2525

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766a6a is the less saturated color, while #dd0303 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2525 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
  • #674949 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #73693f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826423 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5036 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974d24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2c2c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population