#b72b22 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72b22 is composed of 71.8% red, 16.9% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 81.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 3.6 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b72b22 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5644 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 81
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72b22 color description : Strong red.

#b72b22 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72b22 has RGB values of R:183, G:43, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.81, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004130.

Hex triplet b72b22 #b72b22
RGB Decimal 183, 43, 34 rgb(183,43,34)
RGB Percent 71.8, 16.9, 13.3 rgb(71.8%,16.9%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 77, 81, 28
HSL 3.6°, 68.7, 42.5 hsl(3.6,68.7%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.6°, 81.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.078, 54.714, 39.917
XYZ 20.682, 11.913, 2.724
xyY 0.586, 0.337, 11.913
CIE-LCH 41.078, 67.728, 36.113
CIE-LUV 41.078, 107.206, 25.767
Hunter-Lab 34.515, 46.558, 19.482
Binary 10110111, 00101011, 00100010

Color Schemes with #b72b22

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Alternatives to #b72b22

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#b72b22 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72b22

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72b22;}
.background {background-color:#b72b22;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72b22;}

Shades and Tints of #b72b22

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcf0ef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72b22

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746665 is the less saturated color, while #d80e01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72b22 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
  • #684c4a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #73693b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826420 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5232 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f21 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9312e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population