#b9172d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9172d is composed of 72.5% red, 9% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.6% magenta, 75.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 351.9 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b9172d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5a with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 73
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9172d color description : Strong red.

#b9172d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9172d has RGB values of R:185, G:23, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12130093.

Hex triplet b9172d #b9172d
RGB Decimal 185, 23, 45 rgb(185,23,45)
RGB Percent 72.5, 9, 17.6 rgb(72.5%,9%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 88, 76, 27
HSL 351.9°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(351.9,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.9°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 39.78, 60.821, 32.376
XYZ 20.789, 11.119, 3.534
xyY 0.587, 0.314, 11.119
CIE-LCH 39.78, 68.901, 28.027
CIE-LUV 39.78, 114.68, 18.941
Hunter-Lab 33.345, 52.928, 17.058
Binary 10111001, 00010111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b9172d

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Alternatives to #b9172d

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#b9172d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9172d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9172d;}
.background {background-color:#b9172d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9172d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9172d

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, #0b0103 is the darkest color, while #fef8f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9172d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696767 is the less saturated color, while #c90721 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9172d 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #604044 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d664b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d612c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2626 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #894940 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93462c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2128 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population