#c72e1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72e1b is composed of 78% red, 18% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.9% magenta, 86.4% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 6.6 degrees, a saturation of 76.1% and a lightness of 44.3%. #c72e1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c36 with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 18
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 86
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c72e1b color description : Strong red.

#c72e1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72e1b has RGB values of R:199, G:46, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.86, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13053467.

Hex triplet c72e1b #c72e1b
RGB Decimal 199, 46, 27 rgb(199,46,27)
RGB Percent 78, 18, 10.6 rgb(78%,18%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 77, 86, 22
HSL 6.6°, 76.1, 44.3 hsl(6.6,76.1%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.6°, 86.4, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.488, 58.476, 47.661
XYZ 24.729, 14.178, 2.471
xyY 0.598, 0.343, 14.178
CIE-LCH 44.488, 75.439, 39.182
CIE-LUV 44.488, 119.255, 30.586
Hunter-Lab 37.654, 51.335, 22.466
Binary 11000111, 00101110, 00011011

Color Schemes with #c72e1b

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Alternatives to #c72e1b

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Shades and Tints of #c72e1b

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, #090201 is the darkest color, while #fef8f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c72e1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #796b69 is the less saturated color, while #e11a01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72e1b 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #70514d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7d7134 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d6b11 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ca3638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97582b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a25515 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c9332d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population