#8c231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c231c is composed of 54.9% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 80% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 3.7 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 32.9%. #8c231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 80
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c231c color description : Dark red.

#8c231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c231c has RGB values of R:140, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.8, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9184028.

Hex triplet 8c231c #8c231c
RGB Decimal 140, 35, 28 rgb(140,35,28)
RGB Percent 54.9, 13.7, 11 rgb(54.9%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 75, 80, 45
HSL 3.7°, 66.7, 32.9 hsl(3.7,66.7%,32.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.7°, 80, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 31.492, 43.494, 30.831
XYZ 11.626, 6.863, 1.811
xyY 0.573, 0.338, 6.863
CIE-LCH 31.492, 53.313, 35.331
CIE-LUV 31.492, 77.666, 18.983
Hunter-Lab 26.197, 33.376, 14.239
Binary 10001100, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #8c231c

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Alternatives to #8c231c

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#8c231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c231c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c231c;}
.background {background-color:#8c231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c231c;}

Shades and Tints of #8c231c

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, #090202 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585050 is the less saturated color, while #a60c02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c231c 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
  • #513c3a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b5332 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #674f1f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #922d2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c412a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #743f1e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population