#b72628 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72628 is composed of 71.8% red, 14.9% green and 15.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.2% magenta, 78.1% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 359.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.6% and a lightness of 43.3%. #b72628 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4c50 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 15
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 78
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72628 color description : Strong red.

#b72628 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72628 has RGB values of R:183, G:38, B:40 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.78, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12002856.

Hex triplet b72628 #b72628
RGB Decimal 183, 38, 40 rgb(183,38,40)
RGB Percent 71.8, 14.9, 15.7 rgb(71.8%,14.9%,15.7%)
CMYK 0, 79, 78, 28
HSL 359.2°, 65.6, 43.3 hsl(359.2,65.6%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.2°, 79.2, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.588, 56.452, 36.083
XYZ 20.606, 11.609, 3.163
xyY 0.582, 0.328, 11.609
CIE-LCH 40.588, 66.999, 32.586
CIE-LUV 40.588, 108.552, 22.821
Hunter-Lab 34.072, 48.323, 18.346
Binary 10110111, 00100110, 00101000

Color Schemes with #b72628

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Alternatives to #b72628

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#b72628 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72628

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#b72628 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72628;}
.background {background-color:#b72628;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72628;}

Shades and Tints of #b72628

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72628

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #736a6a is the less saturated color, while #d90407 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72628 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66494a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716742 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806327 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3132 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4f39 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944c27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92d2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population