Red

The color #BB7272 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 187, 114, 114 and HSL values of 0°, 35%, 59%.

Color Values for #BB7272

Below are the different color format representations for #BB7272. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BB7272
RGB:
rgb(187,114,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,35%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 39%, 39%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BB7272

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BB7272. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.3%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #BB7272

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BB7272

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BB7272

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BB7272

The complementary color for #BB7272 is #72BBBB. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BB7272

The analogous colors for #BB7272 are #BB7296 and #BB9672. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BB7272

The triadic colors for #BB7272 are #72BB72 and #7272BB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BB7272

These are the darker variations of #BB7272. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #965B5B and #704444. This progression shows how #BB7272 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BB7272

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C98E8E and #D6AAAA. This progression shows how #BB7272. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BB7272

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BB7272. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BB7272

Companies and brands that incorporate #BB7272 in their visual identity.

#BB7272 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BB7272. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BB7272 is a red with RGB values of 187, 114, 114 and HSL values of 0°, 35%, 59%.

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