#bb272d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb272d is composed of 73.3% red, 15.3% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.1% magenta, 75.9% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 357.6 degrees, a saturation of 65.5% and a lightness of 44.3%. #bb272d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e5a with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb272d color description : Strong red.

#bb272d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb272d has RGB values of R:187, G:39, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12265261.

Hex triplet bb272d #bb272d
RGB Decimal 187, 39, 45 rgb(187,39,45)
RGB Percent 73.3, 15.3, 17.6 rgb(73.3%,15.3%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 79, 76, 27
HSL 357.6°, 65.5, 44.3 hsl(357.6,65.5%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.6°, 79.1, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.545, 57.526, 34.454
XYZ 21.694, 12.208, 3.697
xyY 0.577, 0.325, 12.208
CIE-LCH 41.545, 67.055, 30.919
CIE-LUV 41.545, 110.218, 21.904
Hunter-Lab 34.94, 49.684, 18.185
Binary 10111011, 00100111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #bb272d

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Alternatives to #bb272d

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#bb272d Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb272d;}
.background {background-color:#bb272d;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb272d

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb272d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756d6d is the less saturated color, while #de040d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb272d 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694b4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726a48 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82652d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d513e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974e2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2e31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population