#bb2838 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2838 is composed of 73.3% red, 15.7% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 70.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 353.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 44.5%. #bb2838 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5070 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 16
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 70
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb2838 color description : Strong red.

#bb2838 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2838 has RGB values of R:187, G:40, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.7, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12265528.

Hex triplet bb2838 #bb2838
RGB Decimal 187, 40, 56 rgb(187,40,56)
RGB Percent 73.3, 15.7, 22 rgb(73.3%,15.7%,22%)
CMYK 0, 79, 70, 27
HSL 353.5°, 64.8, 44.5 hsl(353.5,64.8%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.5°, 78.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.799, 57.708, 28.166
XYZ 21.967, 12.371, 4.972
xyY 0.559, 0.315, 12.371
CIE-LCH 41.799, 64.215, 26.016
CIE-LUV 41.799, 107.144, 17.484
Hunter-Lab 35.172, 49.935, 16.238
Binary 10111011, 00101000, 00111000

Color Schemes with #bb2838

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Alternatives to #bb2838

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#bb2838 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2838

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2838;}
.background {background-color:#bb2838;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb2838

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, #090203 is the darkest color, while #fef8f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2838

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756e6f is the less saturated color, while #de051d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2838 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4d50 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716a54 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826638 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3536 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c524a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964f38 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc3037 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population