#e72a2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #e72a2c is composed of 90.6% red, 16.5% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.8% magenta, 81% yellow and 9.4% black. It has a hue angle of 359.4 degrees, a saturation of 79.7% and a lightness of 53.5%. #e72a2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5458 with #cf0000. Closest websafe color is: #ff3333.

    • R 91
    • G 16
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 81
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#e72a2c color description : Bright red.

#e72a2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #e72a2c has RGB values of R:231, G:42, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.81, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 15149612.

Hex triplet e72a2c #e72a2c
RGB Decimal 231, 42, 44 rgb(231,42,44)
RGB Percent 90.6, 16.5, 17.3 rgb(90.6%,16.5%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 82, 81, 9
HSL 359.4°, 79.7, 53.5 hsl(359.4,79.7%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.4°, 81.8, 90.6
Web Safe ff3333 #ff3333
CIE-LAB 50.489, 69.177, 46.981
XYZ 34.239, 18.831, 4.215
xyY 0.598, 0.329, 18.831
CIE-LCH 50.489, 83.622, 34.182
CIE-LUV 50.489, 143.088, 30.358
Hunter-Lab 43.395, 64.899, 24.618
Binary 11100111, 00101010, 00101100

Color Schemes with #e72a2c

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Alternatives to #e72a2c

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#e72a2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #e72a2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#e72a2c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #e72a2c;}

Shades and Tints of #e72a2c

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, #100202 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #e72a2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8585 is the less saturated color, while #f9181a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #e72a2c 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
  • #636363 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d5858 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b7f49 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e7925 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #e83535 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac603f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b85c28 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #e73132 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population