#c72e2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72e2a is composed of 78% red, 18% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.9% magenta, 78.9% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 1.5 degrees, a saturation of 65.1% and a lightness of 47.3%. #c72e2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c54 with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 18
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 79
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c72e2a color description : Strong red.

#c72e2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72e2a has RGB values of R:199, G:46, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.79, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13053482.

Hex triplet c72e2a #c72e2a
RGB Decimal 199, 46, 42 rgb(199,46,42)
RGB Percent 78, 18, 16.5 rgb(78%,18%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 77, 79, 22
HSL 1.5°, 65.1, 47.3 hsl(1.5,65.1%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.5°, 78.9, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.612, 58.882, 40.133
XYZ 24.949, 14.266, 3.63
xyY 0.582, 0.333, 14.266
CIE-LCH 44.612, 71.258, 34.278
CIE-LUV 44.612, 116.928, 26.44
Hunter-Lab 37.771, 51.809, 20.741
Binary 11000111, 00101110, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c72e2a

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Alternatives to #c72e2a

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.text {color:#c72e2a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c72e2a;}

Shades and Tints of #c72e2a

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf4f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c72e2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7474 is the less saturated color, while #ec0b05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72e2a 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #715251 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b7144 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c6c28 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ca3839 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97583b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a15529 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c83434 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population