#b72d1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72d1b is composed of 71.8% red, 17.6% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.4% magenta, 85.2% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.9 degrees, a saturation of 74.3% and a lightness of 41.2%. #b72d1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5a36 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 18
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 85
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72d1b color description : Strong red.

#b72d1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72d1b has RGB values of R:183, G:45, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004635.

Hex triplet b72d1b #b72d1b
RGB Decimal 183, 45, 27 rgb(183,45,27)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.6, 10.6 rgb(71.8%,17.6%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 75, 85, 28
HSL 6.9°, 74.3, 41.2 hsl(6.9,74.3%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.9°, 85.2, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.257, 53.862, 43.674
XYZ 20.666, 12.026, 2.27
xyY 0.591, 0.344, 12.026
CIE-LCH 41.257, 69.344, 39.037
CIE-LUV 41.257, 107.184, 28.08
Hunter-Lab 34.678, 45.687, 20.394
Binary 10110111, 00101101, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b72d1b

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Alternatives to #b72d1b

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#b72d1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72d1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72d1b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72d1b;}

Shades and Tints of #b72d1b

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, #0c0302 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72d1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6564 is the less saturated color, while #cf1a03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72d1b 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
  • #684c49 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746933 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836417 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c532a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965018 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9322d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population