#b72d1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72d1c is composed of 71.8% red, 17.6% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.4% magenta, 84.7% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 6.6 degrees, a saturation of 73.5% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b72d1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5a38 with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 18
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 85
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72d1c color description : Strong red.

#b72d1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72d1c has RGB values of R:183, G:45, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004636.

Hex triplet b72d1c #b72d1c
RGB Decimal 183, 45, 28 rgb(183,45,28)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.6, 11 rgb(71.8%,17.6%,11%)
CMYK 0, 75, 85, 28
HSL 6.6°, 73.5, 41.4 hsl(6.6,73.5%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.6°, 84.7, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.264, 53.886, 43.191
XYZ 20.677, 12.03, 2.332
xyY 0.59, 0.343, 12.03
CIE-LCH 41.264, 69.059, 38.713
CIE-LUV 41.264, 107.05, 27.834
Hunter-Lab 34.685, 45.715, 20.293
Binary 10110111, 00101101, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b72d1c

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Alternatives to #b72d1c

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#b72d1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72d1c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72d1c;}
.background {background-color:#b72d1c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72d1c;}

Shades and Tints of #b72d1c

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, #0d0302 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72d1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6665 is the less saturated color, while #cf1a04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72d1c 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
  • #684c49 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746934 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836418 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c532b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965019 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9322d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population