Information about #72111B color

#72111B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #72111B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(114, 17, 27) (44.7% red, 6.7% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 38 / 34 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#72111B is a energetic, saturated earthy red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Fedefu Red (#7C1319). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aesthetic Maroon (#78081C) and Persian Plum (#701C1C).

The recipe behind #72111B is rgb(114, 17, 27), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #72111B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. #72111B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#72111B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#72111B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#F5BDC2

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White

#FFFFFF

#72111B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#5C0D15

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#450A10

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#2E060A

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#170305

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Black

#000000

#72111B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#7D2029

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#83323A

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#85484E

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Grey

#808080

#72111B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#697311

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#735511

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#732E11

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#731142

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#731169

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#551173

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#72111B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#11736A
#11736A

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#72111B
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#114C73
#114C73

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#117338
#117338

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#72111B
#72111B

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#73114C
#73114C

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#72111B
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#1B7311
#1B7311

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#111B73
#111B73

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#72111B
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#736A11
#736A11

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#11736A
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#111B73
#111B73

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#4C7311
#4C7311

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#11736A
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#381173
#381173

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Nearest named colors to #72111B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Aesthetic Maroon color link
Aesthetic Maroon

#78081C

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Salsa color link
Salsa

#770C25

Pomegranate color link
Pomegranate

#660C21

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

Crown Of Thorns color link
Crown Of Thorns

#771F1F

Royal Maroon color link
Royal Maroon

#670E10

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

#72111B color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#72111B color image #72111B color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#72111B color image #72111B color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#72111B color image #72111B color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#72111B color image #72111B color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#72111B
  • RGB114, 17, 27
  • CMYK0, 38, 34, 55
  • CSSrgb(114, 17, 27)
  • HSL354°, 74%, 26%
  • HSL Precise353.814°, 74.046%, 25.686%
  • HSV354°, 85%, 45%
  • HSB354°, 85%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.447, 0.067, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.447, 0.067, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.447, 0.067, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID72111B
  • DECIMAL ID7475483
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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