#bb5242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb5242 is composed of 73.3% red, 32.2% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 56.1% magenta, 64.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 7.9 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 49.6%. #bb5242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa484 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 32
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 56
    • Y 65
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb5242 color description : Moderate red.

#bb5242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb5242 has RGB values of R:187, G:82, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.56, Y:0.65, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12276290.

Hex triplet bb5242 #bb5242
RGB Decimal 187, 82, 66 rgb(187,82,66)
RGB Percent 73.3, 32.2, 25.9 rgb(73.3%,32.2%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 56, 65, 27
HSL 7.9°, 47.8, 49.6 hsl(7.9,47.8%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.9°, 64.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 48.254, 41.231, 30.115
XYZ 24.495, 16.995, 7.144
xyY 0.504, 0.349, 16.995
CIE-LCH 48.254, 51.058, 36.144
CIE-LUV 48.254, 80.189, 25.135
Hunter-Lab 41.225, 33.917, 18.582
Binary 10111011, 01010010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bb5242

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Alternatives to #bb5242

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#bb5242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb5242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb5242;}
.background {background-color:#bb5242;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb5242;}

Shades and Tints of #bb5242

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, #0d0605 is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb5242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817d7c is the less saturated color, while #f52708 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb5242 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f6a67 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #837956 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #937445 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf585d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #976b4f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a26844 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd5653 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population