#c72c2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72c2e is composed of 78% red, 17.3% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77.9% magenta, 76.9% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 359.2 degrees, a saturation of 63.8% and a lightness of 47.6%. #c72c2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff585c with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 17
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 77
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c72c2e color description : Strong red.

#c72c2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72c2e has RGB values of R:199, G:44, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.77, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13052974.

Hex triplet c72c2e #c72c2e
RGB Decimal 199, 44, 46 rgb(199,44,46)
RGB Percent 78, 17.3, 18 rgb(78%,17.3%,18%)
CMYK 0, 78, 77, 22
HSL 359.2°, 63.8, 47.6 hsl(359.2,63.8%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.2°, 77.9, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.438, 59.627, 37.713
XYZ 24.948, 14.144, 4.001
xyY 0.579, 0.328, 14.144
CIE-LCH 44.438, 70.553, 32.312
CIE-LUV 44.438, 117.135, 24.646
Hunter-Lab 37.608, 52.597, 20.018
Binary 11000111, 00101100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c72c2e

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Alternatives to #c72c2e

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#c72c2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c72c2e

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.text {color:#c72c2e;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c72c2e;}

Shades and Tints of #c72c2e

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c72c2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7777 is the less saturated color, while #ec070a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72c2e 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
  • #715252 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a7049 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b6b2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c93738 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96573f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1542d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c83334 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population