#bb491b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb491b is composed of 73.3% red, 28.6% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 61% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 17.3 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb491b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff9236 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 29
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 61
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb491b color description : Strong orange.

#bb491b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb491b has RGB values of R:187, G:73, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.61, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12273947.

Hex triplet bb491b #bb491b
RGB Decimal 187, 73, 27 rgb(187,73,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 28.6, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,28.6%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 61, 86, 27
HSL 17.3°, 74.8, 42 hsl(17.3,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 17.3°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 46.193, 43.844, 48.22
XYZ 23.075, 15.412, 2.797
xyY 0.559, 0.373, 15.412
CIE-LCH 46.193, 65.172, 47.722
CIE-LUV 46.193, 92.234, 35.9
Hunter-Lab 39.257, 36.219, 23.257
Binary 10111011, 01001001, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb491b

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Alternatives to #bb491b

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#bb491b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb491b;}
.background {background-color:#bb491b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb491b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb491b

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, #100602 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb491b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716865 is the less saturated color, while #d43f02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb491b 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #776057 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #81752f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #926f19 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c04d52 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #966528 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0611a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be4c3e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population