#8c172e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c172e is composed of 54.9% red, 9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 83.6% magenta, 67.1% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 348.2 degrees, a saturation of 71.8% and a lightness of 32%. #8c172e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5c with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 55
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 84
    • Y 67
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c172e color description : Dark red.

#8c172e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c172e has RGB values of R:140, G:23, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.84, Y:0.67, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9180974.

Hex triplet 8c172e #8c172e
RGB Decimal 140, 23, 46 rgb(140,23,46)
RGB Percent 54.9, 9, 18 rgb(54.9%,9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 84, 67, 45
HSL 348.2°, 71.8, 32 hsl(348.2,71.8%,32%)
HSV (or HSB) 348.2°, 83.6, 54.9
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 30.368, 48.26, 18.188
XYZ 11.615, 6.387, 3.206
xyY 0.548, 0.301, 6.387
CIE-LCH 30.368, 51.573, 20.65
CIE-LUV 30.368, 78.618, 9.006
Hunter-Lab 25.272, 37.813, 10.17
Binary 10001100, 00010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #8c172e

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Alternatives to #8c172e

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#8c172e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c172e

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Shades and Tints of #8c172e

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, #050102 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c172e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #544f50 is the less saturated color, while #9f0423 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c172e 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
  • #3d3d3d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4d353a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #545049 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #614d31 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #912627 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #683b3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #713930 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f212a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population