#b72a23 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72a23 is composed of 71.8% red, 16.5% green and 13.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77% magenta, 80.9% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 2.8 degrees, a saturation of 67.9% and a lightness of 42.7%. #b72a23 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5446 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 16
    • B 14
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 81
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72a23 color description : Strong red.

#b72a23 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72a23 has RGB values of R:183, G:42, B:35 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.81, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12003875.

Hex triplet b72a23 #b72a23
RGB Decimal 183, 42, 35 rgb(183,42,35)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.5, 13.7 rgb(71.8%,16.5%,13.7%)
CMYK 0, 77, 81, 28
HSL 2.8°, 67.9, 42.7 hsl(2.8,67.9%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.8°, 80.9, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.972, 55.066, 39.273
XYZ 20.661, 11.847, 2.789
xyY 0.585, 0.336, 11.847
CIE-LCH 40.972, 67.636, 35.496
CIE-LUV 40.972, 107.548, 25.257
Hunter-Lab 34.42, 46.913, 19.29
Binary 10110111, 00101010, 00100011

Color Schemes with #b72a23

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Alternatives to #b72a23

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#b72a23 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72a23

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72a23;}
.background {background-color:#b72a23;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72a23;}

Shades and Tints of #b72a23

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72a23

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746766 is the less saturated color, while #d90c01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72a23 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674b49 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #72683c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826322 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3435 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5233 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954e22 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9302e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population