#c72a1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72a1a is composed of 78% red, 16.5% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 86.9% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 5.5 degrees, a saturation of 76.9% and a lightness of 44.1%. #c72a1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5434 with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 16
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 87
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c72a1a color description : Strong red.

#c72a1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72a1a has RGB values of R:199, G:42, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.87, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13052442.

Hex triplet c72a1a #c72a1a
RGB Decimal 199, 42, 26 rgb(199,42,26)
RGB Percent 78, 16.5, 10.2 rgb(78%,16.5%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 79, 87, 22
HSL 5.5°, 76.9, 44.1 hsl(5.5,76.9%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.5°, 86.9, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.054, 59.653, 47.764
XYZ 24.569, 13.876, 2.362
xyY 0.602, 0.34, 13.876
CIE-LCH 44.054, 76.419, 38.684
CIE-LUV 44.054, 121.413, 30.043
Hunter-Lab 37.25, 52.545, 22.316
Binary 11000111, 00101010, 00011010

Color Schemes with #c72a1a

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Alternatives to #c72a1a

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Shades and Tints of #c72a1a

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, #080201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c72a1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #796968 is the less saturated color, while #e11500 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72a1a 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
  • #6d4e4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b7033 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c6a0e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ca3334 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97562a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a15312 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c92f2a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population