#b72d2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72d2e is composed of 71.8% red, 17.6% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.4% magenta, 74.9% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 359.6 degrees, a saturation of 60.5% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b72d2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5a5c with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

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

#b72d2e color description : Strong red.

#b72d2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72d2e has RGB values of R:183, G:45, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.75, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004654.

Hex triplet b72d2e #b72d2e
RGB Decimal 183, 45, 46 rgb(183,45,46)
RGB Percent 71.8, 17.6, 18 rgb(71.8%,17.6%,18%)
CMYK 0, 75, 75, 28
HSL 359.6°, 60.5, 44.7 hsl(359.6,60.5%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.6°, 75.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.444, 54.481, 33.54
XYZ 20.961, 12.144, 3.825
xyY 0.568, 0.329, 12.144
CIE-LCH 41.444, 63.978, 31.617
CIE-LUV 41.444, 103.913, 22.075
Hunter-Lab 34.848, 46.383, 17.886
Binary 10110111, 00101101, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b72d2e

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Alternatives to #b72d2e

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#b72d2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72d2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72d2e;}
.background {background-color:#b72d2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72d2e;}

Shades and Tints of #b72d2e

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, #0a0202 is the darkest color, while #fef9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72d2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a6a6a is the less saturated color, while #e30103 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72d2e 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694e4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726948 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82652e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba3739 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b533e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95502e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93335 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population