#bb2222 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb2222 is composed of 73.3% red, 13.3% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.8% magenta, 81.8% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 69.2% and a lightness of 43.3%. #bb2222 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4444 with #770000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 13
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 82
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb2222 color description : Strong red.

#bb2222 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb2222 has RGB values of R:187, G:34, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.82, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12263970.

Hex triplet bb2222 #bb2222
RGB Decimal 187, 34, 34 rgb(187,34,34)
RGB Percent 73.3, 13.3, 13.3 rgb(73.3%,13.3%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 82, 82, 27
HSL 0°, 69.2, 43.3 hsl(0,69.2%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 81.8, 73.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.94, 58.536, 40.055
XYZ 21.355, 11.827, 2.672
xyY 0.596, 0.33, 11.827
CIE-LCH 40.94, 70.929, 34.383
CIE-LUV 40.94, 114.571, 24.716
Hunter-Lab 34.39, 50.66, 19.467
Binary 10111011, 00100010, 00100010

Color Schemes with #bb2222

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Alternatives to #bb2222

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#bb2222 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb2222

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb2222;}
.background {background-color:#bb2222;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb2222;}

Shades and Tints of #bb2222

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb2222

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f6f is the less saturated color, while #d50808 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb2222 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654747 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #72683c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82631f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f33 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964b20 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2929 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population