#8c242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c242a is composed of 54.9% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.3% magenta, 70% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 356.5 degrees, a saturation of 59.1% and a lightness of 34.5%. #8c242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 70
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c242a color description : Dark red.

#8c242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c242a has RGB values of R:140, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.7, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9184298.

Hex triplet 8c242a #8c242a
RGB Decimal 140, 36, 42 rgb(140,36,42)
RGB Percent 54.9, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(54.9%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 74, 70, 45
HSL 356.5°, 59.1, 34.5 hsl(356.5,59.1%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.5°, 74.3, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 31.82, 43.765, 22.598
XYZ 11.865, 7.006, 2.918
xyY 0.545, 0.322, 7.006
CIE-LCH 31.82, 49.255, 27.31
CIE-LUV 31.82, 74.334, 13.755
Hunter-Lab 26.468, 33.694, 11.992
Binary 10001100, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #8c242a

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Alternatives to #8c242a

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#8c242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c242a;}
.background {background-color:#8c242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c242a;}

Shades and Tints of #8c242a

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, #0f0405 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d5354 is the less saturated color, while #ae020c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c242a 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
  • #444444 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #523e3f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #595441 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #66502e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #912f32 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c4239 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #74402c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population