#b72c2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72c2b is composed of 71.8% red, 17.3% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 0.4 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 44.3%. #b72c2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5856 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 17
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 77
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72c2b color description : Strong red.

#b72c2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72c2b has RGB values of R:183, G:44, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.77, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004395.

Hex triplet b72c2b #b72c2b
RGB Decimal 183, 44, 43 rgb(183,44,43)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.3, 16.9 rgb(71.8%,17.3%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 76, 77, 28
HSL 0.4°, 61.9, 44.3 hsl(0.4,61.9%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.4°, 76.5, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.288, 54.695, 35.111
XYZ 20.866, 12.046, 3.512
xyY 0.573, 0.331, 12.046
CIE-LCH 41.288, 64.995, 32.698
CIE-LUV 41.288, 105.044, 22.988
Hunter-Lab 34.707, 46.58, 18.296
Binary 10110111, 00101100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b72c2b

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Alternatives to #b72c2b

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#b72c2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72c2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72c2b;}
.background {background-color:#b72c2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72c2b;}

Shades and Tints of #b72c2b

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72c2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717171 is the less saturated color, while #da0a08 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72c2b 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694d4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726945 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82642b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b533b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95502b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93233 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population