#b72c31 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72c31 is composed of 71.8% red, 17.3% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 73.2% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 61.2% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b72c31 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5862 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 73
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72c31 color description : Strong red.

#b72c31 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72c31 has RGB values of R:183, G:44, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.73, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004401.

Hex triplet b72c31 #b72c31
RGB Decimal 183, 44, 49 rgb(183,44,49)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.3, 19.2 rgb(71.8%,17.3%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 76, 73, 28
HSL 357.8°, 61.2, 44.5 hsl(357.8,61.2%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 76, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.363, 54.941, 31.678
XYZ 20.984, 12.093, 4.135
xyY 0.564, 0.325, 12.093
CIE-LCH 41.363, 63.419, 29.967
CIE-LUV 41.363, 103.762, 20.644
Hunter-Lab 34.775, 46.858, 17.293
Binary 10110111, 00101100, 00110001

Color Schemes with #b72c31

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Alternatives to #b72c31

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#b72c31 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72c31

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72c31;}
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Shades and Tints of #b72c31

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, #090202 is the darkest color, while #fdf8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72c31

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a696a is the less saturated color, while #e30008 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72c31 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
  • #694e4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #71694b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816431 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3739 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a5342 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #955031 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93336 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population