#c72a38 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72a38 is composed of 78% red, 16.5% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 71.9% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 354.6 degrees, a saturation of 65.1% and a lightness of 47.3%. #c72a38 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5470 with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 16
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 72
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c72a38 color description : Strong red.

#c72a38 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72a38 has RGB values of R:199, G:42, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.72, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13052472.

Hex triplet c72a38 #c72a38
RGB Decimal 199, 42, 56 rgb(199,42,56)
RGB Percent 78, 16.5, 22 rgb(78%,16.5%,22%)
CMYK 0, 79, 72, 22
HSL 354.6°, 65.1, 47.3 hsl(354.6,65.1%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 354.6°, 78.9, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.357, 60.61, 31.787
XYZ 25.096, 14.087, 5.139
xyY 0.566, 0.318, 14.087
CIE-LCH 44.357, 68.44, 27.675
CIE-LUV 44.357, 115.795, 20.259
Hunter-Lab 37.532, 53.674, 18.155
Binary 11000111, 00101010, 00111000

Color Schemes with #c72a38

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Alternatives to #c72a38

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#c72a38 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c72a38

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c72a38

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 #c72a38

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7475 is the less saturated color, while #ec051a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72a38 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #715154 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #787055 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6b37 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c93638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95564a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a05337 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c83238 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population