#b72242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72242 is composed of 71.8% red, 13.3% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 63.9% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 347.1 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b72242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4484 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 13
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 64
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72242 color description : Strong red.

#b72242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72242 has RGB values of R:183, G:34, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.64, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12001858.

Hex triplet b72242 #b72242
RGB Decimal 183, 34, 66 rgb(183,34,66)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.3, 25.9 rgb(71.8%,13.3%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 64, 28
HSL 347.1°, 68.7, 42.5 hsl(347.1,68.7%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 347.1°, 81.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.585, 58.777, 20.27
XYZ 21.085, 11.607, 6.284
xyY 0.541, 0.298, 11.607
CIE-LCH 40.585, 62.174, 19.027
CIE-LUV 40.585, 103.508, 10.401
Hunter-Lab 34.069, 50.848, 12.912
Binary 10110111, 00100010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #b72242

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Alternatives to #b72242

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#b72242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72242;}
.background {background-color:#b72242;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72242;}

Shades and Tints of #b72242

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 #fceff2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746568 is the less saturated color, while #d8012f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72242 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66484f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b6761 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c6342 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b93234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #864e56 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #914b42 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b82c39 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population