#b72e42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72e42 is composed of 71.8% red, 18% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 63.9% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 351.2 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 44.9%. #b72e42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c84 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 18
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 64
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72e42 color description : Moderate red.

#b72e42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72e42 has RGB values of R:183, G:46, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.64, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004930.

Hex triplet b72e42 #b72e42
RGB Decimal 183, 46, 66 rgb(183,46,66)
RGB Percent 71.8, 18, 25.9 rgb(71.8%,18%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 75, 64, 28
HSL 351.2°, 59.8, 44.9 hsl(351.2,59.8%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.2°, 74.9, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.871, 55.157, 21.938
XYZ 21.49, 12.417, 6.419
xyY 0.533, 0.308, 12.417
CIE-LCH 41.871, 59.36, 21.69
CIE-LUV 41.871, 98.43, 13.044
Hunter-Lab 35.238, 47.191, 13.866
Binary 10110111, 00101110, 01000010

Color Schemes with #b72e42

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Alternatives to #b72e42

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#b72e42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72e42

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72e42;}
.background {background-color:#b72e42;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72e42;}

Shades and Tints of #b72e42

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, #0b0304 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72e42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #796c6e is the less saturated color, while #e30223 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72e42 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c5054 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6a5e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806642 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3b3e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #895454 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #945142 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9363f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population