#b72b2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b2c is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 76% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 359.6 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 44.3%. #b72b2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5658 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 76
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b2c color description : Strong red.

#b72b2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b2c has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.76, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004140.

Hex triplet b72b2c #b72b2c
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 44 rgb(183,43,44)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 17.3 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 77, 76, 28
HSL 359.6°, 61.9, 44.3 hsl(359.6,61.9%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.6°, 76.5, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.183, 55.06, 34.417
XYZ 20.848, 11.979, 3.597
xyY 0.572, 0.329, 11.979
CIE-LCH 41.183, 64.932, 32.009
CIE-LUV 41.183, 105.344, 22.397
Hunter-Lab 34.611, 46.949, 18.066
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b72b2c

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Alternatives to #b72b2c

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#b72b2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72b2c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72b2c;}

Shades and Tints of #b72b2c

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72b2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717171 is the less saturated color, while #da080a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b2c 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694d4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726946 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b523c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f2c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93133 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population