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Color Crisis Red red (#bb2222):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Crisis Red red (#bb2222):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Crisis Red / #bb2222

The HTML HEX code is #bb2222. The corresponding color name is "Crisis Red". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 187%, Green (G): 34%, Blue (B): 34%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 82%, Yellow (Y):82%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #bb2222 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 69%, and lightness of 43%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 82% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = 59, and b* (blue to yellow) = 40. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 12, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3127, U (chrominance) = -0.0883, and V (chrominance) = 0.3690.

The decimal value of the color is 12263970. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC3333. Variations of the colour are #E26060 for a 20% lighter version and #631212 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bb2222, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2088 Kelvin (2088K).

The approximate wavelength of #bb2222 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Crisis Red (Hex: #bb2222): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Crisis Red (#bb2222) is a bold and intense shade that evokes a sense of urgency and danger. Similar to the blazing flames of a scorching fire, this color instills a feeling of alarm and immediacy. It shares similarities with ripe cherries, radiating a rich and vibrant hue that demands attention. Crisis Red also mirrors the powerful intensity of a stop sign or a warning signal, signifying caution and alertness. Just like a blazing fire or a ripe cherry, Crisis Red captivates and commands attention with its lively and urgent energy.

Tints and Shades of #bb2222 HEX color (Crisis Red)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #bb2222, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EEC8C8
• #DD9191
• #CC5959
• #bb2222
• #8C1A1A
• #5E1111
• #2F0909
• #000000

Tones of Crisis Red (#bb2222 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bb2222, #a34848 is the less saturated color, while #bb2222 is the most saturated one.

• #a34848
• #a93e3e
• #af3535
• #b52b2b
• #bb2222
• #3c3535
• #302929
• #251c1c
• #191010

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bb2222;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bb2222; }

.text {color:#bb2222;}

.background {background-color:#bb2222;}

.border {border:1px solid #bb2222;}