#b72b31 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b31 is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 73.2% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.4 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 44.3%. #b72b31 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5662 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 73
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b31 color description : Strong red.

#b72b31 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b31 has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.73, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004145.

Hex triplet b72b31 #b72b31
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 49 rgb(183,43,49)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 19.2 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 77, 73, 28
HSL 357.4°, 61.9, 44.3 hsl(357.4,61.9%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.4°, 76.5, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.247, 55.267, 31.543
XYZ 20.948, 12.019, 4.123
xyY 0.565, 0.324, 12.019
CIE-LCH 41.247, 63.635, 29.715
CIE-LUV 41.247, 104.255, 20.421
Hunter-Lab 34.669, 47.183, 17.218
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00110001

Color Schemes with #b72b31

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Alternatives to #b72b31

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#b72b31 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b31

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b72b31

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 #b72b31

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717171 is the less saturated color, while #da0811 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b31 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694d4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #71694b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816431 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a5242 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944f31 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93235 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population