#b72221 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72221 is composed of 71.8% red, 13.3% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 82% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 0.4 degrees, a saturation of 69.4% and a lightness of 42.4%. #b72221 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4442 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 13
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 82
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72221 color description : Strong red.

#b72221 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72221 has RGB values of R:183, G:34, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.82, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12001825.

Hex triplet b72221 #b72221
RGB Decimal 183, 34, 33 rgb(183,34,33)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.3, 12.9 rgb(71.8%,13.3%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 82, 28
HSL 0.4°, 69.4, 42.4 hsl(0.4,69.4%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.4°, 82, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.12, 57.349, 39.526
XYZ 20.376, 11.324, 2.552
xyY 0.595, 0.331, 11.324
CIE-LCH 40.12, 69.651, 34.575
CIE-LUV 40.12, 111.632, 24.343
Hunter-Lab 33.651, 49.196, 19.06
Binary 10110111, 00100010, 00100001

Color Schemes with #b72221

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Alternatives to #b72221

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#b72221 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72221

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72221;}
.background {background-color:#b72221;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72221;}

Shades and Tints of #b72221

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72221

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6c6c is the less saturated color, while #d00908 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72221 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #634545 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #70663b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f621f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4d31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934a1f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92929 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population