#b72a2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72a2c is composed of 71.8% red, 16.5% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77% magenta, 76% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 359.1 degrees, a saturation of 62.7% and a lightness of 44.1%. #b72a2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5458 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 16
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 76
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72a2c color description : Strong red.

#b72a2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72a2c has RGB values of R:183, G:42, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.76, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12003884.

Hex triplet b72a2c #b72a2c
RGB Decimal 183, 42, 44 rgb(183,42,44)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.5, 17.3 rgb(71.8%,16.5%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 77, 76, 28
HSL 359.1°, 62.7, 44.1 hsl(359.1,62.7%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.1°, 77, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.069, 55.38, 34.291
XYZ 20.812, 11.908, 3.585
xyY 0.573, 0.328, 11.908
CIE-LCH 41.069, 65.137, 31.765
CIE-LUV 41.069, 105.838, 22.182
Hunter-Lab 34.507, 47.269, 17.995
Binary 10110111, 00101010, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b72a2c

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Alternatives to #b72a2c

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#b72a2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72a2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72a2c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72a2c;}

Shades and Tints of #b72a2c

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72a2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726f6f is the less saturated color, while #da070a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72a2c 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #684c4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716946 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3536 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a523c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f2c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93132 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population