#b72229 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72229 is composed of 71.8% red, 13.3% green and 16.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.2 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b72229 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4452 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 13
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 78
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72229 color description : Strong red.

#b72229 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72229 has RGB values of R:183, G:34, B:41 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.78, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12001833.

Hex triplet b72229 #b72229
RGB Decimal 183, 34, 41 rgb(183,34,41)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.3, 16.1 rgb(71.8%,13.3%,16.1%)
CMYK 0, 81, 78, 28
HSL 357.2°, 68.7, 42.5 hsl(357.2,68.7%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.2°, 81.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.203, 57.606, 35.095
XYZ 20.502, 11.374, 3.214
xyY 0.584, 0.324, 11.374
CIE-LCH 40.203, 67.454, 31.351
CIE-LUV 40.203, 110.099, 21.729
Hunter-Lab 33.725, 49.491, 17.958
Binary 10110111, 00100010, 00101001

Color Schemes with #b72229

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Alternatives to #b72229

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#b72229 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72229

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72229;}
.background {background-color:#b72229;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72229;}

Shades and Tints of #b72229

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fceff0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72229

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746565 is the less saturated color, while #d8010b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72229 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #644647 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6744 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f6228 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2e2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #894d3a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934a28 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9292c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population