#bb2717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2717 is composed of 73.3% red, 15.3% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.1% magenta, 87.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 5.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bb2717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e2e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb2717 color description : Strong red.

#bb2717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2717 has RGB values of R:187, G:39, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12265239.

Hex triplet bb2717 #bb2717
RGB Decimal 187, 39, 23 rgb(187,39,23)
RGB Percent 73.3, 15.3, 9 rgb(73.3%,15.3%,9%)
CMYK 0, 79, 88, 27
HSL 5.9°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(5.9,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.9°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.344, 56.888, 45.95
XYZ 21.375, 12.08, 2.017
xyY 0.603, 0.341, 12.08
CIE-LCH 41.344, 73.128, 38.929
CIE-LUV 41.344, 113.927, 28.374
Hunter-Lab 34.757, 48.95, 20.889
Binary 10111011, 00100111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bb2717

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Alternatives to #bb2717

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#bb2717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2717;}
.background {background-color:#bb2717;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb2717

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, #0c0302 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6868 is the less saturated color, while #cb1a07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2717 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
  • #664945 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756930 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #84640b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e5127 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984e0f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2d27 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population