#BB172D Hex Color Code

#BB172D

The Hexadecimal Color #BB172D is a contrast shade of Fire Brick. #BB172D RGB value is rgb(187, 23, 45). RGB Color Model of #BB172D consists of 73% red, 9% green and 17% blue. HSL color Mode of #BB172D has 352°(degrees) Hue, 78% Saturation and 41% Lightness. #BB172D color has an wavelength of 398.37037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #BB172D is #CC3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #BB172D is #B13. The Closest Color to #BB172D is #B22222. Official Name of #BB172D Hex Code is Shiraz. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #BB172D is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 76 Yellow 27 Black and #BB172D CMY is 0, 88, 76. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #BB172D is hsl(352,78,41, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(352, 88, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #BB172D is 21.28, 11.37, 3.56.
Hex8 Value of #BB172D is #BB172DFF. Decimal Value of #BB172D is 12261165 and Octal Value of #BB172D is 56613455. Binary Value of #BB172D is 10111011, 10111, 101101 and Android of #BB172D is 4290451245 / 0xffbb172d. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #BB172D is 0.588, 0.314, 0.314 and YIQ Color Space of #BB172D is 74.544, 90.659, 41.5324. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #BB172D is 19.9, 4.35, 3.72. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #BB172D is 40.2, 61.38, 32.94. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #BB172D is 40.2, 116.26, 19.31. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #BB172D is 40.2, 69.66, 28.22. Hunter Lab variable of #BB172D is 33.72, 53.64, 17.34.

#BB172D - Shiraz Color Image
#BB172D - Shiraz Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #BB172D

RGB Percentages of #BB172D

73%
9%
17%

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 #BB172D

73.33%
9.02%
17.65%

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 #BB172D

0%
88%
76%
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 #BB172D

To get 25% Saturated #BB172D Color, you need to convert the hex color #BB172D 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 #BB172D 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 #BB172D

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 #BB172D

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 #BB172D

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 #BB172D to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #BB172D to it's the darkest color.

#BB172D Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(187, 23, 45)
RGB Percent 73%, 9%, 17%
RYB 187.0, 23.0, 45.0
CMYK 0, 88, 76, 27
CMY 0, 88, 76
HSL hsl(352, 78%, 41%)
HSLA hsl(352, 78%, 41%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(352, 88, 73)
XYZ 21.28, 11.37, 3.56
Hex8 Value #BB172DFF
Decimal Value 12261165
Octal Value 56613455
Binary Value 10111011,10111,101101
Android 4290451245 / 0xffbb172d
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(352, 78%, 41%)
xyY 0.588, 0.314, 11.371
YIQ 74.544, 90.659, 41.5324
LMS 19.9, 4.35, 3.72
CieLAB 40.2, 61.38, 32.94
CieLUV : LCHuv 40.2, 116.26, 19.31
CieLCH : LCHab 40.2, 69.66, 28.22
Hunter Lab 33.72, 53.64, 17.34
YUV 74.544, -14.52, 98.66
YDbDr 74.544, -44.47, -213.84
YCbCr 80.02, 113.35, 198.46
YCoCg 69.5, 116.0, -46.5
YPbPr 74.54, -16.67, 80.21
Munsell Color System 10422.78 507.80/36.50

#BB172D HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#BB172D as Background:

In the germ, when the first trace of life begins to stir, music is the nurse of the soul; it murmurs in the ear, and the child sleeps; the tones are companions of his dreams- they are the world in which he lives

Bettina Skrzypczak
<p style="background: #BB172D">…</p>

#BB172D as Text Color:

Men never cling to their dreams with such tenacity as at the moment when they are losing faith in them, and know it, but do not dare yet to confess it to themselves.

William Graham Sumner
<p style="color: #BB172D">…</p>

#BB172D as Text Shadow:

Broken necks, splattered patellas, severed arteries: These are the things from which dreams are made of.

Road Warrior Hawk
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #BB172D">…</p>

#BB172D as Linear Gradient:

I think I've realized that business and being polite [don't] match. You can be fair, but me being polite was not me being fair to myself.

Beyonce Knowles
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #BB172D)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #BB172D?

RGB Value for #BB172D is rgb(187, 23, 45).

What is the RGB percentage of #BB172D?

RGB percentage for #BB172D is 73% Red 9% Green 17% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #BB172D?

CMYK Color Model of #BB172D is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 76 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #BB172D?

HSL Value of #BB172D is 352°(degrees) Hue 78 Saturation 41 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #BB172D?

HSV Value of #BB172D is 352 Hue 88 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #BB172D?

XYZ Color Model of #BB172D is 21.28, 11.37, 3.56.