#b72e2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72e2c is composed of 71.8% red, 18% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 76% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 0.9 degrees, a saturation of 61.2% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b72e2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c58 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 18
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 76
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72e2c color description : Strong red.

#b72e2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72e2c has RGB values of R:183, G:46, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.76, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004908.

Hex triplet b72e2c #b72e2c
RGB Decimal 183, 46, 44 rgb(183,46,44)
RGB Percent 71.8, 18, 17.3 rgb(71.8%,18%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 75, 76, 28
HSL 0.9°, 61.2, 44.5 hsl(0.9,61.2%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.9°, 76, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.541, 54.062, 34.81
XYZ 20.961, 12.206, 3.635
xyY 0.57, 0.332, 12.206
CIE-LCH 41.541, 64.3, 32.777
CIE-LUV 41.541, 103.807, 23.067
Hunter-Lab 34.937, 45.957, 18.287
Binary 10110111, 00101110, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b72e2c

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Alternatives to #b72e2c

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#b72e2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72e2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72e2c;}
.background {background-color:#b72e2c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72e2c;}

Shades and Tints of #b72e2c

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 #b72e2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a6969 is the less saturated color, while #e30400 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72e2c 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4f4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736a45 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82652c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba383a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b543c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95512c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93435 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population