#bb2937 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2937 is composed of 73.3% red, 16.1% green and 21.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.1% magenta, 70.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 354.2 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 44.7%. #bb2937 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff526e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 16
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 71
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb2937 color description : Strong red.

#bb2937 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2937 has RGB values of R:187, G:41, B:55 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.71, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12265783.

Hex triplet bb2937 #bb2937
RGB Decimal 187, 41, 55 rgb(187,41,55)
RGB Percent 73.3, 16.1, 21.6 rgb(73.3%,16.1%,21.6%)
CMYK 0, 78, 71, 27
HSL 354.2°, 64, 44.7 hsl(354.2,64%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 354.2°, 78.1, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.89, 57.362, 28.885
XYZ 21.977, 12.429, 4.856
xyY 0.56, 0.317, 12.429
CIE-LCH 41.89, 64.224, 26.728
CIE-LUV 41.89, 106.953, 18.149
Hunter-Lab 35.255, 49.576, 16.512
Binary 10111011, 00101001, 00110111

Color Schemes with #bb2937

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Alternatives to #bb2937

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#bb2937 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2937

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2937;}
.background {background-color:#bb2937;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb2937;}

Shades and Tints of #bb2937

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, #0a0203 is the darkest color, while #fef9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2937

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #756f70 is the less saturated color, while #de061b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2937 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
  • #716a53 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826637 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5249 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974f37 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd3137 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population