#b72017 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72017 is composed of 71.8% red, 12.5% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.5% magenta, 87.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 3.4 degrees, a saturation of 77.7% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b72017 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff402e with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 72
    • G 13
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 87
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72017 color description : Strong red.

#b72017 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72017 has RGB values of R:183, G:32, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.87, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12001303.

Hex triplet b72017 #b72017
RGB Decimal 183, 32, 23 rgb(183,32,23)
RGB Percent 71.8, 12.5, 9 rgb(71.8%,12.5%,9%)
CMYK 0, 83, 87, 28
HSL 3.4°, 77.7, 40.4 hsl(3.4,77.7%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.4°, 87.4, 71.8
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 39.857, 57.625, 44.411
XYZ 20.201, 11.165, 1.902
xyY 0.607, 0.336, 11.165
CIE-LCH 39.857, 72.753, 37.621
CIE-LUV 39.857, 113.995, 26.571
Hunter-Lab 33.414, 49.441, 20.015
Binary 10110111, 00100000, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b72017

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Alternatives to #b72017

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#b72017 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72017

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72017;}
.background {background-color:#b72017;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72017;}

Shades and Tints of #b72017

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, #090201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b72017

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686666 is the less saturated color, while #c71207 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72017 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #614341 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716630 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f610c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba2a2a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4c27 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934910 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b92623 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population