#c72a2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72a2c is composed of 78% red, 16.5% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 77.9% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 359.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.1% and a lightness of 47.3%. #c72a2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5458 with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 16
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 78
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c72a2c color description : Strong red.

#c72a2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72a2c has RGB values of R:199, G:42, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.78, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13052460.

Hex triplet c72a2c #c72a2c
RGB Decimal 199, 42, 44 rgb(199,42,44)
RGB Percent 78, 16.5, 17.3 rgb(78%,16.5%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 79, 78, 22
HSL 359.2°, 65.1, 47.3 hsl(359.2,65.1%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.2°, 78.9, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.208, 60.142, 38.598
XYZ 24.837, 13.983, 3.774
xyY 0.583, 0.328, 13.983
CIE-LCH 44.208, 71.463, 32.692
CIE-LUV 44.208, 118.49, 24.963
Hunter-Lab 37.394, 53.121, 20.192
Binary 11000111, 00101010, 00101100

Color Schemes with #c72a2c

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Alternatives to #c72a2c

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#c72a2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c72a2c

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Shades and Tints of #c72a2c

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c72a2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7474 is the less saturated color, while #ec0508 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72a2c 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f5050 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a7047 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b6b2a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c93536 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96563d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0532b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c83132 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population