#B9172A Hex Color Code

#B9172A

The Hexadecimal Color #B9172A is a contrast shade of Fire Brick. #B9172A RGB value is rgb(185, 23, 42). RGB Color Model of #B9172A consists of 72% red, 9% green and 16% blue. HSL color Mode of #B9172A has 353°(degrees) Hue, 78% Saturation and 41% Lightness. #B9172A color has an wavelength of 397.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B9172A is #CC3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B9172A is #B12. The Closest Color to #B9172A is #B22222. Official Name of #B9172A Hex Code is Shiraz. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B9172A is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 77 Yellow 27 Black and #B9172A CMY is 0, 88, 77. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B9172A is hsl(353,78,41, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(353, 88, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B9172A is 20.73, 11.1, 3.24.
Hex8 Value of #B9172A is #B9172AFF. Decimal Value of #B9172A is 12130090 and Octal Value of #B9172A is 56213452. Binary Value of #B9172A is 10111001, 10111, 101010 and Android of #B9172A is 4290320170 / 0xffb9172a. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B9172A is 0.591, 0.316, 0.316 and YIQ Color Space of #B9172A is 73.604, 90.4311, 40.1758. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B9172A is 19.43, 4.28, 3.4. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B9172A is 39.75, 60.68, 34.14. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B9172A is 39.75, 115.32, 20.09. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B9172A is 39.75, 69.62, 29.36. Hunter Lab variable of #B9172A is 33.32, 52.76, 17.56.

#B9172A - Shiraz Color Image
#B9172A - Shiraz Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B9172A

RGB Percentages of #B9172A

72%
9%
16%

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 #B9172A

72.55%
9.02%
16.47%

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 #B9172A

0%
88%
77%
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 #B9172A

To get 25% Saturated #B9172A Color, you need to convert the hex color #B9172A 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 #B9172A 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 #B9172A

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 #B9172A

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 #B9172A

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 #B9172A to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B9172A to it's the darkest color.

#B9172A Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 23, 42)
RGB Percent 72%, 9%, 16%
RYB 185.0, 23.0, 42.0
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 27
CMY 0, 88, 77
HSL hsl(353, 78%, 41%)
HSLA hsl(353, 78%, 41%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(353, 88, 73)
XYZ 20.73, 11.1, 3.24
Hex8 Value #B9172AFF
Decimal Value 12130090
Octal Value 56213452
Binary Value 10111001,10111,101010
Android 4290320170 / 0xffb9172a
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(353, 78%, 41%)
xyY 0.591, 0.316, 11.098
YIQ 73.604, 90.4311, 40.1758
LMS 19.43, 4.28, 3.4
CieLAB 39.75, 60.68, 34.14
CieLUV : LCHuv 39.75, 115.32, 20.09
CieLCH : LCHab 39.75, 69.62, 29.36
Hunter Lab 33.32, 52.76, 17.56
YUV 73.604, -15.53, 97.73
YDbDr 73.604, -47.57, -211.82
YCbCr 79.21, 112.33, 197.8
YCoCg 68.25, 113.5, -45.25
YPbPr 73.6, -17.84, 79.46
Munsell Color System 10372.23 514.83/38.30

#B9172A HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B9172A as Background:

It is important to our friends to believe that we are unreservedly frank with them, and important to friendship that we are not.

Mignon McLaughlin
<p style="background: #B9172A">…</p>

#B9172A as Text Color:

Sometimes, with luck, we find the kind of true friend, male or female, that appears only two or three times in a lucky lifetime, one that will winter us and summer us, grieve, rejoice, and travel with us.

Barbara Holland
<p style="color: #B9172A">…</p>

#B9172A as Text Shadow:

The proper office of a friend is to side with you when you are in the wrong. Nearly anybody will side with you when you are in the right.

Mark Twain
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B9172A">…</p>

#B9172A as Linear Gradient:

What men have called friendship is only a social arrangement, a mutual adjustment of interests, an interchange of services given and received; it is, in sum, simply a business from which those involved propose to derive a steady profit for their own self-love.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B9172A)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B9172A?

RGB Value for #B9172A is rgb(185, 23, 42).

What is the RGB percentage of #B9172A?

RGB percentage for #B9172A is 72% Red 9% Green 16% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B9172A?

CMYK Color Model of #B9172A is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 77 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B9172A?

HSL Value of #B9172A is 353°(degrees) Hue 78 Saturation 41 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B9172A?

HSV Value of #B9172A is 353 Hue 88 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B9172A?

XYZ Color Model of #B9172A is 20.73, 11.1, 3.24.