#bb838f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb838f is composed of 73.3% red, 51.4% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 29.9% magenta, 23.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 347.1 degrees, a saturation of 29.2% and a lightness of 62.4%. #bb838f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #77071f. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 51
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 30
    • Y 24
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb838f color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#bb838f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb838f has RGB values of R:187, G:131, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.3, Y:0.24, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12288911.

Hex triplet bb838f #bb838f
RGB Decimal 187, 131, 143 rgb(187,131,143)
RGB Percent 73.3, 51.4, 56.1 rgb(73.3%,51.4%,56.1%)
CMYK 0, 30, 24, 27
HSL 347.1°, 29.2, 62.4 hsl(347.1,29.2%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 347.1°, 29.9, 73.3
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 60.589, 23.301, 2.237
XYZ 33.567, 28.782, 29.773
xyY 0.364, 0.312, 28.782
CIE-LCH 60.589, 23.408, 5.485
CIE-LUV 60.589, 34.858, -1.006
Hunter-Lab 53.649, 17.8, 4.651
Binary 10111011, 10000011, 10001111

Color Schemes with #bb838f

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Alternatives to #bb838f

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#bb838f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb838f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb838f;}
.background {background-color:#bb838f;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb838f;}

Shades and Tints of #bb838f

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, #030102 is the darkest color, while #faf5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb838f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a5999c is the less saturated color, while #fd4169 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb838f 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9194 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99969b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a79392 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be8993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a58f97 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ae8d90 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd8791 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population