#b9251a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9251a is composed of 72.5% red, 14.5% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 85.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 4.2 degrees, a saturation of 75.4% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b9251a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a34 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 15
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9251a color description : Strong red.

#b9251a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9251a has RGB values of R:185, G:37, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12133658.

Hex triplet b9251a #b9251a
RGB Decimal 185, 37, 26 rgb(185,37,26)
RGB Percent 72.5, 14.5, 10.2 rgb(72.5%,14.5%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 80, 86, 27
HSL 4.2°, 75.4, 41.4 hsl(4.2,75.4%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.2°, 85.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.759, 56.932, 43.885
XYZ 20.857, 11.715, 2.14
xyY 0.601, 0.337, 11.715
CIE-LCH 40.759, 71.882, 37.626
CIE-LUV 40.759, 112.934, 27.044
Hunter-Lab 34.227, 48.876, 20.251
Binary 10111001, 00100101, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b9251a

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Alternatives to #b9251a

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#b9251a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9251a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9251a;}
.background {background-color:#b9251a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9251a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9251a

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, #0d0302 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9251a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706463 is the less saturated color, while #d11002 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9251a 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
  • #654745 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736833 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826313 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc2f2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4f2a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964c16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb2b27 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population