HEX BB2927 - #BB2927, RGB(187,41,39) Color
| Color Name: | Safety Red* |
| Hex Color Code: | #BB2927 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(187, 41, 39) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 78.1%, 79.1%, 26.7% |
What color is BB2927?
The RGB color code for color number #BB2927 is RGB(187, 41, 39). In the RGB color model, #BB2927 has a red value of 187, a green value of 41, and a blue value of 39. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 78.1% magenta, 79.1% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0.8° (degrees), 65.5 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB2927 has a hue of 0.8° (degrees), 79.1 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.
Color BB2927 is cool or warm?
Color BB2927 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #BB2927? (For interior and product design)
BB2927 has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
#BB2927
Light Color
Compare LRV 12 of #BB2927 with dark and light Color
Is #BB2927 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color BB2927 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.
WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.
- Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
- Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.
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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #BB2927 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(187, 41, 39)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
41 (16.1%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
78.07%
Yellow
79.14%
Key
26.67%
HSL
HSL(0.81deg, 65.5 %, 44.3 %)
Hue
0.81°
Saturation
65.49 %.
Lightness
44.31 %.
RYB
RYB(189, 83, 73)
Red
189 (74.0%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
73 (28.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
0.81°
Saturation
79.14 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.
HWB
H: 0.81°
W: 15.29 %
B: 26.67 %
XYZ
X : 21.65
Y : 12.3
Z : 3.15
YXY
Y1 : 12.3
X : 0.58
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 26.67%
M : 83.92%
Y : 84.71%
LRV
~ 12.3 %
Munsell Color System
7.6R 4.0/13.4
CIE-Lab
L : 41.68
A : 56.73
B : 38.05
CIE-Lch
L : 41.68
C : 68.31
H : 33.85
CIE-Luv
L : 41.68
U : 110.52
V : 24.43
Hunter-Lab
L : 35.07
A : 48.85
B : 19.22
Color Names and Paint
Color Name of HEX #BB2927
Here are the colors similar to BB2927. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB2927.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB2927.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB2927.
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB2927.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB2927.
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Paint color for Hex #BB2927
Here are the paint colors similar to BB2927. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Benjamin Moore
Hex color BB2927 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB2927 to Benjamin Moore
Sherwin Williams
Hex color BB2927 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB2927 to Sherwin Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color BB2927 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB2927 to Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Hex color BB2927 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB2927 to Valspar
Behr
Hex color BB2927 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB2927 to Behr
PPG Paints
Hex color BB2927 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB2927 to PPG Paints
Farrow & Ball
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Color Combinations
#BB2927 color palettes and scheme combination
3C0D0D
671615
91201E
BB2927
D7403E
E06A68
E89493
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
BB27B9
BB276F
BB2927
BB7327
B9BB27
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
BB2927
27BB29
2927BB
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
BB2927
6FBB27
27B9BB
7327BB
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
BB2927
C13E3C
C85352
CF6967
D67E7D
DD9493
E3A9A8
EABEBE
F1D4D3
F8E9E9
FFFFFF
BB2927
A82423
95201F
821C1B
701817
5D1413
4A100F
380C0B
250807
120403
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
BB2927
Safety Red*
27B9BB
Maximum Blue Green*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of #BB2927?
Color that best contrast with #BB2927 is #27B9BB,
color name is Maximum Blue Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments #BB2927?
Complementary or Opposite color for #BB2927 is #27B9BB, color name is Maximum Blue Green*.
Color Images and Mockup
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