#bb2b37 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2b37 is composed of 73.3% red, 16.9% green and 21.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77% magenta, 70.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 355 degrees, a saturation of 62.6% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bb2b37 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff566e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 17
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 71
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb2b37 color description : Strong red.

#bb2b37 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2b37 has RGB values of R:187, G:43, B:55 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.71, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12266295.

Hex triplet bb2b37 #bb2b37
RGB Decimal 187, 43, 55 rgb(187,43,55)
RGB Percent 73.3, 16.9, 21.6 rgb(73.3%,16.9%,21.6%)
CMYK 0, 77, 71, 27
HSL 355°, 62.6, 45.1 hsl(355,62.6%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 355°, 77, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.11, 56.746, 29.148
XYZ 22.048, 12.571, 4.88
xyY 0.558, 0.318, 12.571
CIE-LCH 42.11, 63.794, 27.188
CIE-LUV 42.11, 106.028, 18.58
Hunter-Lab 35.456, 48.952, 16.659
Binary 10111011, 00101011, 00110111

Color Schemes with #bb2b37

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Alternatives to #bb2b37

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#bb2b37 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2b37

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2b37;}
.background {background-color:#bb2b37;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb2b37;}

Shades and Tints of #bb2b37

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, #0c0303 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2b37

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747272 is the less saturated color, while #de081a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2b37 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b4e51 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726b53 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836637 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3739 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5348 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #975037 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd3238 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population