#e72c2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #e72c2a is composed of 90.6% red, 17.3% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 81.8% yellow and 9.4% black. It has a hue angle of 0.6 degrees, a saturation of 79.7% and a lightness of 53.5%. #e72c2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5854 with #cf0000. Closest websafe color is: #ff3333.

    • R 91
    • G 17
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 82
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#e72c2a color description : Bright red.

#e72c2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #e72c2a has RGB values of R:231, G:44, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.82, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 15150122.

Hex triplet e72c2a #e72c2a
RGB Decimal 231, 44, 42 rgb(231,44,42)
RGB Percent 90.6, 17.3, 16.5 rgb(90.6%,17.3%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 81, 82, 9
HSL 0.6°, 79.7, 53.5 hsl(0.6,79.7%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.6°, 81.8, 90.6
Web Safe ff3333 #ff3333
CIE-LAB 50.642, 68.64, 48.163
XYZ 34.275, 18.962, 4.046
xyY 0.598, 0.331, 18.962
CIE-LCH 50.642, 83.851, 35.056
CIE-LUV 50.642, 142.576, 31.266
Hunter-Lab 43.545, 64.297, 24.973
Binary 11100111, 00101100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #e72c2a

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Alternatives to #e72c2a

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#e72c2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #e72c2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#e72c2a;}
.background {background-color:#e72c2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #e72c2a;}

Shades and Tints of #e72c2a

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, #100202 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #e72c2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8585 is the less saturated color, while #f91a18 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #e72c2a 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
  • #646464 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e5958 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b7f47 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e7923 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #e83637 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad613c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b95d25 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #e73232 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population