#b72f27 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b72f27 is composed of 71.8% red, 18.4% green and 15.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.3% magenta, 78.7% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 3.3 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 43.5%. #b72f27 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5e4e with #6f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 72
    • G 18
    • B 15
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 79
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b72f27 color description : Strong red.

#b72f27 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b72f27 has RGB values of R:183, G:47, B:39 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.79, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12005159.

Hex triplet b72f27 #b72f27
RGB Decimal 183, 47, 39 rgb(183,47,39)
RGB Percent 71.8, 18.4, 15.3 rgb(71.8%,18.4%,15.3%)
CMYK 0, 74, 79, 28
HSL 3.3°, 64.9, 43.5 hsl(3.3,64.9%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.3°, 78.7, 71.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.61, 53.532, 37.719
XYZ 20.912, 12.249, 3.183
xyY 0.575, 0.337, 12.249
CIE-LCH 41.61, 65.486, 35.169
CIE-LUV 41.61, 104.224, 25.067
Hunter-Lab 34.999, 45.407, 19.108
Binary 10110111, 00101111, 00100111

Color Schemes with #b72f27

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Alternatives to #b72f27

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#b72f27 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b72f27

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b72f27;}
.background {background-color:#b72f27;}
.border {border:1px solid #b72f27;}

Shades and Tints of #b72f27

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 #b72f27

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #736c6b is the less saturated color, while #d91105 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b72f27 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4f4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746a40 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836527 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb383a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5436 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #965127 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93533 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population