#8c2222 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c2222 is composed of 54.9% red, 13.3% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.7% magenta, 75.7% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 34.1%. #8c2222 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4444 with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 13
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 76
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c2222 color description : Dark red.

#8c2222 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c2222 has RGB values of R:140, G:34, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.76, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9183778.

Hex triplet 8c2222 #8c2222
RGB Decimal 140, 34, 34 rgb(140,34,34)
RGB Percent 54.9, 13.3, 13.3 rgb(54.9%,13.3%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 76, 76, 45
HSL 0°, 60.9, 34.1 hsl(0,60.9%,34.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 75.7, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 31.431, 44.112, 27.157
XYZ 11.677, 6.836, 2.218
xyY 0.563, 0.33, 6.836
CIE-LCH 31.431, 51.801, 31.618
CIE-LUV 31.431, 77.046, 16.62
Hunter-Lab 26.146, 33.958, 13.273
Binary 10001100, 00100010, 00100010

Color Schemes with #8c2222

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Alternatives to #8c2222

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#8c2222 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c2222

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c2222;}
.background {background-color:#8c2222;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c2222;}

Shades and Tints of #8c2222

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, #0e0303 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c2222

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d5151 is the less saturated color, while #ad0101 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c2222 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
  • #424242 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #513c3c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a5339 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #664f25 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #922d2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c4130 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #743f24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f292a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population