#b72c1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72c1a is composed of 71.8% red, 17.3% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 85.8% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.9 degrees, a saturation of 75.1% and a lightness of 41%. #b72c1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5834 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 86
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72c1a color description : Strong red.

#b72c1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72c1a has RGB values of R:183, G:44, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.86, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004378.

Hex triplet b72c1a #b72c1a
RGB Decimal 183, 44, 26 rgb(183,44,26)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.3, 10.2 rgb(71.8%,17.3%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 76, 86, 28
HSL 6.9°, 75.1, 41 hsl(6.9,75.1%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.9°, 85.8, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.13, 54.172, 44.047
XYZ 20.617, 11.946, 2.197
xyY 0.593, 0.344, 11.946
CIE-LCH 41.13, 69.819, 39.115
CIE-LUV 41.13, 107.855, 28.106
Hunter-Lab 34.563, 45.991, 20.424
Binary 10110111, 00101100, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b72c1a

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Alternatives to #b72c1a

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#b72c1a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72c1a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72c1a;}
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Shades and Tints of #b72c1a

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, #0b0302 is the darkest color, while #fefaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72c1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6462 is the less saturated color, while #cf1902 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72c1a 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #684c48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746932 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836415 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5329 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964f16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9312c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population