#b72b2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b2e is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 74.9% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 358.7 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 44.3%. #b72b2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff565c with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 75
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b2e color description : Strong red.

#b72b2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b2e has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.75, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004142.

Hex triplet b72b2e #b72b2e
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 46 rgb(183,43,46)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 18 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 77, 75, 28
HSL 358.7°, 61.9, 44.3 hsl(358.7,61.9%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.7°, 76.5, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.208, 55.14, 33.275
XYZ 20.886, 11.995, 3.8
xyY 0.569, 0.327, 11.995
CIE-LCH 41.208, 64.402, 31.109
CIE-LUV 41.208, 104.921, 21.63
Hunter-Lab 34.634, 47.039, 17.738
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b72b2e

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Alternatives to #b72b2e

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#b72b2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72b2e;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72b2e;}

Shades and Tints of #b72b2e

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 #fdf7f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72b2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717171 is the less saturated color, while #da080d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b2e 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
  • #716948 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b523e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f2e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93234 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population