#8c242f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c242f is composed of 54.9% red, 14.1% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.3% magenta, 66.4% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 353.7 degrees, a saturation of 59.1% and a lightness of 34.5%. #8c242f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485e with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 66
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c242f color description : Dark red.

#8c242f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c242f has RGB values of R:140, G:36, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.66, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9184303.

Hex triplet 8c242f #8c242f
RGB Decimal 140, 36, 47 rgb(140,36,47)
RGB Percent 54.9, 14.1, 18.4 rgb(54.9%,14.1%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 74, 66, 45
HSL 353.7°, 59.1, 34.5 hsl(353.7,59.1%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.7°, 74.3, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 31.906, 44.058, 19.5
XYZ 11.96, 7.044, 3.419
xyY 0.533, 0.314, 7.044
CIE-LCH 31.906, 48.181, 23.874
CIE-LUV 31.906, 73.114, 11.373
Hunter-Lab 26.54, 33.991, 10.94
Binary 10001100, 00100100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #8c242f

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Alternatives to #8c242f

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#8c242f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c242f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c242f;}
.background {background-color:#8c242f;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c242f;}

Shades and Tints of #8c242f

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 #8c242f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d5354 is the less saturated color, while #ae0214 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c242f 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
  • #523e40 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #585447 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #655033 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #913032 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b423e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #734031 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f2c31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population