#c72b2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72b2b is composed of 78% red, 16.9% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.4% magenta, 78.4% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 64.5% and a lightness of 47.5%. #c72b2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5656 with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

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

#c72b2b color description : Strong red.

#c72b2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72b2b has RGB values of R:199, G:43, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.78, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13052715.

Hex triplet c72b2b #c72b2b
RGB Decimal 199, 43, 43 rgb(199,43,43)
RGB Percent 78, 16.9, 16.9 rgb(78%,16.9%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 78, 78, 22
HSL 0°, 64.5, 47.5 hsl(0,64.5%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 78.4, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.301, 59.819, 39.256
XYZ 24.854, 14.047, 3.688
xyY 0.584, 0.33, 14.047
CIE-LCH 44.301, 71.549, 33.275
CIE-LUV 44.301, 118.214, 25.502
Hunter-Lab 37.48, 52.781, 20.402
Binary 11000111, 00101011, 00101011

Color Schemes with #c72b2b

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Alternatives to #c72b2b

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#c72b2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c72b2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c72b2b;}
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Shades and Tints of #c72b2b

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 #fdf4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c72b2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7575 is the less saturated color, while #ec0606 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72b2b 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705151 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a7046 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b6b29 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c93537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96573c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1532a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c83132 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population