#b72c0b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72c0b is composed of 71.8% red, 17.3% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 94% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 11.5 degrees, a saturation of 88.7% and a lightness of 38%. #b72c0b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5816 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 94
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72c0b color description : Strong red.

#b72c0b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72c0b has RGB values of R:183, G:44, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.94, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004363.

Hex triplet b72c0b #b72c0b
RGB Decimal 183, 44, 11 rgb(183,44,11)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.3, 4.3 rgb(71.8%,17.3%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 76, 94, 28
HSL 11.5°, 88.7, 38 hsl(11.5,88.7%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.5°, 94, 71.8
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.049, 53.905, 50.059
XYZ 20.491, 11.895, 1.534
xyY 0.604, 0.351, 11.895
CIE-LCH 41.049, 73.564, 42.882
CIE-LUV 41.049, 109.332, 30.786
Hunter-Lab 34.49, 45.692, 21.506
Binary 10110111, 00101100, 00001011

Color Schemes with #b72c0b

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Alternatives to #b72c0b

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#b72c0b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72c0b;}
.background {background-color:#b72c0b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72c0b;}

Shades and Tints of #b72c0b

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, #100401 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72c0b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #655f5d is the less saturated color, while #be2704 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72c0b 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664a44 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756923 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836400 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3435 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d521a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964f04 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93126 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population