#bb2526 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2526 is composed of 73.3% red, 14.5% green and 14.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.2% magenta, 79.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 359.6 degrees, a saturation of 67% and a lightness of 43.9%. #bb2526 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a4c 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

#bb2526 color description : Strong red.

#bb2526 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2526 has RGB values of R:187, G:37, B:38 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.8, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12264742.

Hex triplet bb2526 #bb2526
RGB Decimal 187, 37, 38 rgb(187,37,38)
RGB Percent 73.3, 14.5, 14.9 rgb(73.3%,14.5%,14.9%)
CMYK 0, 80, 80, 27
HSL 359.6°, 67, 43.9 hsl(359.6,67%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.6°, 80.2, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.265, 57.85, 38.169
XYZ 21.506, 12.031, 3.023
xyY 0.588, 0.329, 12.031
CIE-LCH 41.265, 69.307, 33.417
CIE-LUV 41.265, 112.54, 23.996
Hunter-Lab 34.685, 49.978, 19.111
Binary 10111011, 00100101, 00100110

Color Schemes with #bb2526

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Alternatives to #bb2526

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#bb2526 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2526

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2526;}
.background {background-color:#bb2526;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb2526;}

Shades and Tints of #bb2526

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 #fdf5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2526

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766a6a is the less saturated color, while #dd0304 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2526 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
  • #736940 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826424 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d5037 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974d25 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2c2d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population