#b72b1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b1b is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 85.2% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.2 degrees, a saturation of 74.3% and a lightness of 41.2%. #b72b1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5636 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 85
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b1b color description : Strong red.

#b72b1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b1b has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004123.

Hex triplet b72b1b #b72b1b
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 27 rgb(183,43,27)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 10.6 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 77, 85, 28
HSL 6.2°, 74.3, 41.2 hsl(6.2,74.3%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.2°, 85.2, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.019, 54.523, 43.466
XYZ 20.591, 11.877, 2.245
xyY 0.593, 0.342, 11.877
CIE-LCH 41.019, 69.729, 38.562
CIE-LUV 41.019, 108.254, 27.66
Hunter-Lab 34.463, 46.343, 20.261
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b72b1b

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Alternatives to #b72b1b

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#b72b1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72b1b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72b1b;}

Shades and Tints of #b72b1b

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, #0c0302 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72b1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6564 is the less saturated color, while #cf1803 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b1b 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
  • #736933 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836316 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3435 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c522a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9302b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population