#b72a21 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72a21 is composed of 71.8% red, 16.5% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77% magenta, 82% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 3.6 degrees, a saturation of 69.4% and a lightness of 42.4%. #b72a21 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5442 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 16
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 82
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72a21 color description : Strong red.

#b72a21 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72a21 has RGB values of R:183, G:42, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.82, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12003873.

Hex triplet b72a21 #b72a21
RGB Decimal 183, 42, 33 rgb(183,42,33)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.5, 12.9 rgb(71.8%,16.5%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 77, 82, 28
HSL 3.6°, 69.4, 42.4 hsl(3.6,69.4%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.6°, 82, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.954, 55.006, 40.332
XYZ 20.632, 11.836, 2.637
xyY 0.588, 0.337, 11.836
CIE-LCH 40.954, 68.208, 36.25
CIE-LUV 40.954, 107.881, 25.853
Hunter-Lab 34.403, 46.844, 19.538
Binary 10110111, 00101010, 00100001

Color Schemes with #b72a21

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Alternatives to #b72a21

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#b72a21 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72a21

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72a21;}
.background {background-color:#b72a21;}
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Shades and Tints of #b72a21

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 #b72a21

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6c6c is the less saturated color, while #d01408 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72a21 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674b49 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #73683a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82631f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3335 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5231 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954e20 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9302d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population