#b72231 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72231 is composed of 71.8% red, 13.3% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 73.2% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 354 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b72231 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4462 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 13
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 73
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72231 color description : Strong red.

#b72231 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72231 has RGB values of R:183, G:34, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.73, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12001841.

Hex triplet b72231 #b72231
RGB Decimal 183, 34, 49 rgb(183,34,49)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.3, 19.2 rgb(71.8%,13.3%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 73, 28
HSL 354°, 68.7, 42.5 hsl(354,68.7%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 354°, 81.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.305, 57.918, 30.451
XYZ 20.656, 11.436, 4.025
xyY 0.572, 0.317, 11.436
CIE-LCH 40.305, 65.436, 27.734
CIE-LUV 40.305, 108.276, 18.611
Hunter-Lab 33.817, 49.852, 16.614
Binary 10110111, 00100010, 00110001

Color Schemes with #b72231

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Alternatives to #b72231

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#b72231 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72231

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72231;}
.background {background-color:#b72231;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72231;}

Shades and Tints of #b72231

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fceff1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72231

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746566 is the less saturated color, while #d80116 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72231 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #65474a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e674d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6231 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884e43 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934b31 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92a30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population