#c72e1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c72e1c is composed of 78% red, 18% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.9% magenta, 85.9% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 6.3 degrees, a saturation of 75.3% and a lightness of 44.5%. #c72e1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c38 with #8f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 18
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 86
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c72e1c color description : Strong red.

#c72e1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c72e1c has RGB values of R:199, G:46, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.86, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13053468.

Hex triplet c72e1c #c72e1c
RGB Decimal 199, 46, 28 rgb(199,46,28)
RGB Percent 78, 18, 11 rgb(78%,18%,11%)
CMYK 0, 77, 86, 22
HSL 6.3°, 75.3, 44.5 hsl(6.3,75.3%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.3°, 85.9, 78
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.494, 58.498, 47.203
XYZ 24.741, 14.183, 2.533
xyY 0.597, 0.342, 14.183
CIE-LCH 44.494, 75.168, 38.901
CIE-LUV 44.494, 119.128, 30.361
Hunter-Lab 37.66, 51.36, 22.374
Binary 11000111, 00101110, 00011100

Color Schemes with #c72e1c

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Alternatives to #c72e1c

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#c72e1c Preview

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.text {color:#c72e1c;}
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Shades and Tints of #c72e1c

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, #0a0201 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c72e1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #786c6b is the less saturated color, while #e11902 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c72e1c 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
  • #70514e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c7135 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d6b14 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ca3638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97582c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a25517 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c9332d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population