#bb3717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb3717 is composed of 73.3% red, 21.6% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 70.6% magenta, 87.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 11.7 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bb3717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6e2e with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 73
    • G 22
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 71
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb3717 color description : Strong red.

#bb3717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb3717 has RGB values of R:187, G:55, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.71, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12269335.

Hex triplet bb3717 #bb3717
RGB Decimal 187, 55, 23 rgb(187,55,23)
RGB Percent 73.3, 21.6, 9 rgb(73.3%,21.6%,9%)
CMYK 0, 71, 88, 27
HSL 11.7°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(11.7,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.7°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 43.303, 51.45, 47.524
XYZ 22.015, 13.362, 2.23
xyY 0.585, 0.355, 13.362
CIE-LCH 43.303, 70.04, 42.728
CIE-LUV 43.303, 104.982, 31.802
Hunter-Lab 36.554, 43.538, 21.97
Binary 10111011, 00110111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bb3717

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Alternatives to #bb3717

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#bb3717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb3717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb3717;}
.background {background-color:#bb3717;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb3717

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, #0c0402 is the darkest color, while #fefbfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb3717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6868 is the less saturated color, while #cb2d07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb3717 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e544d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a6e2e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #89680e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3e40 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #915a25 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9b5611 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd3b31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population