#b72b1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b1a is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 85.8% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.5 degrees, a saturation of 75.1% and a lightness of 41%. #b72b1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5634 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 86
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b1a color description : Strong red.

#b72b1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b1a has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.86, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004122.

Hex triplet b72b1a #b72b1a
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 26 rgb(183,43,26)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 10.2 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 77, 86, 28
HSL 6.5°, 75.1, 41 hsl(6.5,75.1%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.5°, 85.8, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.012, 54.499, 43.946
XYZ 20.58, 11.872, 2.185
xyY 0.594, 0.343, 11.872
CIE-LCH 41.012, 70.01, 38.881
CIE-LUV 41.012, 108.387, 27.899
Hunter-Lab 34.456, 46.316, 20.359
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b72b1a

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Alternatives to #b72b1a

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#b72b1a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b1a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72b1a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72b1a;}

Shades and Tints of #b72b1a

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, #0b0302 is the darkest color, while #fefaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72b1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6462 is the less saturated color, while #cf1802 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b1a 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
  • #674b48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736932 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836315 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3435 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5229 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9302b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population