#b72b1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b1e is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 83.6% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 5.1 degrees, a saturation of 71.8% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b72b1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff563c with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 84
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b1e color description : Strong red.

#b72b1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b1e has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.84, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004126.

Hex triplet b72b1e #b72b1e
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 30 rgb(183,43,30)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 11.8 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 77, 84, 28
HSL 5.1°, 71.8, 41.8 hsl(5.1,71.8%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.1°, 83.6, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.043, 54.6, 41.984
XYZ 20.628, 11.891, 2.437
xyY 0.59, 0.34, 11.891
CIE-LCH 41.043, 68.875, 37.558
CIE-LUV 41.043, 107.831, 26.895
Hunter-Lab 34.484, 46.43, 19.948
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #b72b1e

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Alternatives to #b72b1e

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#b72b1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72b1e;}
.background {background-color:#b72b1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72b1e;}

Shades and Tints of #b72b1e

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, #0e0302 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72b1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6868 is the less saturated color, while #d01705 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b1e 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
  • #736936 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82641b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3435 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c522d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f1c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9312d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population