#b72b1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b1c is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 84.7% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 5.8 degrees, a saturation of 73.5% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b72b1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5638 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 85
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b1c color description : Strong red.

#b72b1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b1c has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004124.

Hex triplet b72b1c #b72b1c
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 28 rgb(183,43,28)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 11 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,11%)
CMYK 0, 77, 85, 28
HSL 5.8°, 73.5, 41.4 hsl(5.8,73.5%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.8°, 84.7, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.027, 54.548, 42.979
XYZ 20.603, 11.881, 2.307
xyY 0.592, 0.342, 11.881
CIE-LCH 41.027, 69.446, 38.235
CIE-LUV 41.027, 108.117, 27.413
Hunter-Lab 34.469, 46.371, 20.16
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b72b1c

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Alternatives to #b72b1c

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#b72b1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b1c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72b1c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72b1c;}

Shades and Tints of #b72b1c

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, #0d0302 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72b1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6665 is the less saturated color, while #cf1704 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b1c 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
  • #674b48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736934 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826318 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3435 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c522b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f19 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9302c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population