#b72237 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72237 is composed of 71.8% red, 13.3% green and 21.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 69.9% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 351.5 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b72237 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff446e with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 13
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 70
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72237 color description : Strong red.

#b72237 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72237 has RGB values of R:183, G:34, B:55 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.7, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12001847.

Hex triplet b72237 #b72237
RGB Decimal 183, 34, 55 rgb(183,34,55)
RGB Percent 71.8, 13.3, 21.6 rgb(71.8%,13.3%,21.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 70, 28
HSL 351.5°, 68.7, 42.5 hsl(351.5,68.7%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.5°, 81.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.393, 58.191, 26.887
XYZ 20.791, 11.49, 4.737
xyY 0.562, 0.31, 11.49
CIE-LCH 40.393, 64.102, 24.8
CIE-LUV 40.393, 106.726, 15.951
Hunter-Lab 33.896, 50.167, 15.441
Binary 10110111, 00100010, 00110111

Color Schemes with #b72237

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Alternatives to #b72237

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#b72237 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72237

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72237;}
.background {background-color:#b72237;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72237;}

Shades and Tints of #b72237

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 #b72237

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746567 is the less saturated color, while #d8011f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72237 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #65484c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d6754 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6237 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #884e49 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #924b37 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92b33 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population