#b72e2d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72e2d is composed of 71.8% red, 18% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 75.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 0.4 degrees, a saturation of 60.5% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b72e2d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c5a 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

#b72e2d color description : Strong red.

#b72e2d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72e2d has RGB values of R:183, G:46, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.75, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12004909.

Hex triplet b72e2d #b72e2d
RGB Decimal 183, 46, 45 rgb(183,46,45)
RGB Percent 71.8, 18, 17.6 rgb(71.8%,18%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 75, 75, 28
HSL 0.4°, 60.5, 44.7 hsl(0.4,60.5%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.4°, 75.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.553, 54.102, 34.244
XYZ 20.98, 12.213, 3.735
xyY 0.568, 0.331, 12.213
CIE-LCH 41.553, 64.029, 32.332
CIE-LUV 41.553, 103.604, 22.69
Hunter-Lab 34.947, 46.001, 18.126
Binary 10110111, 00101110, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b72e2d

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Alternatives to #b72e2d

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#b72e2d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72e2d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72e2d;}
.background {background-color:#b72e2d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72e2d;}

Shades and Tints of #b72e2d

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 #b72e2d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a6a6a is the less saturated color, while #e30301 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72e2d 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4f4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736a46 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82652d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba383a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b543d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95512d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93435 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population