#B9157B Hex Color Code

#B9157B

The Hexadecimal Color #B9157B is a contrast shade of Medium Violet Red. #B9157B RGB value is rgb(185, 21, 123). RGB Color Model of #B9157B consists of 72% red, 8% green and 48% blue. HSL color Mode of #B9157B has 323°(degrees) Hue, 80% Saturation and 40% Lightness. #B9157B color has an wavelength of 416.62963nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B9157B is #CC3399. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B9157B is #B17. The Closest Color to #B9157B is #C71585. Official Name of #B9157B Hex Code is Lipstick. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B9157B is 0 Cyan 89 Magenta 34 Yellow 27 Black and #B9157B CMY is 0, 89, 34. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B9157B is hsl(323,80,40, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(323, 89, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B9157B is 23.85, 12.28, 19.85.
Hex8 Value of #B9157B is #B9157BFF. Decimal Value of #B9157B is 12129659 and Octal Value of #B9157B is 56212573. Binary Value of #B9157B is 10111001, 10101, 1111011 and Android of #B9157B is 4290319739 / 0xffb9157b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B9157B is 0.426, 0.219, 0.219 and YIQ Color Space of #B9157B is 81.664, 64.955, 66.4284. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B9157B is 19.53, 4.19, 19.76. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B9157B is 41.66, 66.85, -13.99. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B9157B is 41.66, 85.92, -29.97. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B9157B is 41.66, 68.3, 348.18. Hunter Lab variable of #B9157B is 35.04, 60.16, -9.05.

#B9157B - Lipstick Color Image
#B9157B - Lipstick Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B9157B

RGB Percentages of #B9157B

72%
8%
48%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #B9157B

72.55%
8.24%
48.24%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #B9157B

0%
89%
34%
27%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #B9157B

To get 25% Saturated #B9157B Color, you need to convert the hex color #B9157B to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #B9157B hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #B9157B

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #B9157B

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #B9157B

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #B9157B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B9157B to it's the darkest color.

#B9157B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 21, 123)
RGB Percent 72%, 8%, 48%
RYB 185.0, 21.0, 123.0
CMYK 0, 89, 34, 27
CMY 0, 89, 34
HSL hsl(323, 80%, 40%)
HSLA hsl(323, 80%, 40%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(323, 89, 73)
XYZ 23.85, 12.28, 19.85
Hex8 Value #B9157BFF
Decimal Value 12129659
Octal Value 56212573
Binary Value 10111001,10101,1111011
Android 4290319739 / 0xffb9157b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(323, 80%, 40%)
xyY 0.426, 0.219, 12.284
YIQ 81.664, 64.955, 66.4284
LMS 19.53, 4.19, 19.76
CieLAB 41.66, 66.85, -13.99
CieLUV : LCHuv 41.66, 85.92, -29.97
CieLCH : LCHab 41.66, 68.3, 348.18
Hunter Lab 35.04, 60.16, -9.05
YUV 81.664, 20.36, 90.66
YDbDr 81.664, 62.17, -196.48
YCbCr 86.14, 148.49, 192.75
YCoCg 87.5, 154.0, -66.5
YPbPr 81.66, 23.33, 73.71
Munsell Color System 10583.26 502.18/353.41

#B9157B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B9157B as Background:

Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.

Rumi
<p style="background: #B9157B">…</p>

#B9157B as Text Color:

I am the daughter of Earth and Water, And the nursling of the Sky; I pass through the pores of the ocean and shores; I change, but I cannot die.

Percy Bysshe Shelley
<p style="color: #B9157B">…</p>

#B9157B as Text Shadow:

From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B9157B">…</p>

#B9157B as Linear Gradient:

I'll love you till the ocean Is folded and hung up to dry And the seven stars go squawking Like geese about the sky.

W. H. Auden
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B9157B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B9157B?

RGB Value for #B9157B is rgb(185, 21, 123).

What is the RGB percentage of #B9157B?

RGB percentage for #B9157B is 72% Red 8% Green 48% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B9157B?

CMYK Color Model of #B9157B is 0 Cyan 89 Magenta 34 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B9157B?

HSL Value of #B9157B is 323°(degrees) Hue 80 Saturation 40 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B9157B?

HSV Value of #B9157B is 323 Hue 89 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B9157B?

XYZ Color Model of #B9157B is 23.85, 12.28, 19.85.