#b72e0b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72e0b is composed of 71.8% red, 18% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 94% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 12.2 degrees, a saturation of 88.7% and a lightness of 38%. #b72e0b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c16 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 72
    • G 18
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 94
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72e0b color description : Strong red.

#b72e0b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72e0b has RGB values of R:183, G:46, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.94, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004875.

Hex triplet b72e0b #b72e0b
RGB Decimal 183, 46, 11 rgb(183,46,11)
RGB Percent 71.8, 18, 4.3 rgb(71.8%,18%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 75, 94, 28
HSL 12.2°, 88.7, 38 hsl(12.2,88.7%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 12.2°, 94, 71.8
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.292, 53.23, 50.213
XYZ 20.567, 12.048, 1.559
xyY 0.602, 0.353, 12.048
CIE-LCH 41.292, 73.176, 43.33
CIE-LUV 41.292, 108.212, 31.201
Hunter-Lab 34.71, 45.024, 21.634
Binary 10110111, 00101110, 00001011

Color Schemes with #b72e0b

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Alternatives to #b72e0b

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#b72e0b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72e0b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72e0b;}
.background {background-color:#b72e0b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72e0b;}

Shades and Tints of #b72e0b

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, #100401 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72e0b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #655f5d is the less saturated color, while #be2a04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72e0b 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674c45 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756923 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846400 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d541a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965004 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93227 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population