#b72c22 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72c22 is composed of 71.8% red, 17.3% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 81.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 4 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b72c22 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5844 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 81
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72c22 color description : Strong red.

#b72c22 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72c22 has RGB values of R:183, G:44, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.81, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004386.

Hex triplet b72c22 #b72c22
RGB Decimal 183, 44, 34 rgb(183,44,34)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.3, 13.3 rgb(71.8%,17.3%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 76, 81, 28
HSL 4°, 68.7, 42.5 hsl(4,68.7%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 4°, 81.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.195, 54.387, 40.032
XYZ 20.719, 11.987, 2.736
xyY 0.585, 0.338, 11.987
CIE-LCH 41.195, 67.531, 36.355
CIE-LUV 41.195, 106.685, 25.979
Hunter-Lab 34.622, 46.233, 19.55
Binary 10110111, 00101100, 00100010

Color Schemes with #b72c22

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Alternatives to #b72c22

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#b72c22 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72c22

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72c22;}
.background {background-color:#b72c22;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72c22;}

Shades and Tints of #b72c22

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 #b72c22

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746665 is the less saturated color, while #d80f01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72c22 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
  • #826421 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5331 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954f21 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9322f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population