#b72e1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72e1c is composed of 71.8% red, 18% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 84.7% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 7 degrees, a saturation of 73.5% and a lightness of 41.4%. #b72e1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c38 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

#b72e1c color description : Strong red.

#b72e1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72e1c has RGB values of R:183, G:46, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.85, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004892.

Hex triplet b72e1c #b72e1c
RGB Decimal 183, 46, 28 rgb(183,46,28)
RGB Percent 71.8, 18, 11 rgb(71.8%,18%,11%)
CMYK 0, 75, 85, 28
HSL 7°, 73.5, 41.4 hsl(7,73.5%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 7°, 84.7, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.387, 53.547, 43.3
XYZ 20.716, 12.108, 2.345
xyY 0.589, 0.344, 12.108
CIE-LCH 41.387, 68.863, 38.96
CIE-LUV 41.387, 106.502, 28.051
Hunter-Lab 34.796, 45.378, 20.362
Binary 10110111, 00101110, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b72e1c

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Alternatives to #b72e1c

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#b72e1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72e1c

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.text {color:#b72e1c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b72e1c;}

Shades and Tints of #b72e1c

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 #b72e1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6665 is the less saturated color, while #cf1b04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72e1c 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
  • #694d4a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746934 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846418 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb3638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c542b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965019 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b9332e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population