#8c243c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c243c is composed of 54.9% red, 14.1% green and 23.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.3% magenta, 57.1% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 346.2 degrees, a saturation of 59.1% and a lightness of 34.5%. #8c243c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4878 with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 14
    • B 24
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 57
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c243c color description : Dark red.

#8c243c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c243c has RGB values of R:140, G:36, B:60 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.57, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9184316.

Hex triplet 8c243c #8c243c
RGB Decimal 140, 36, 60 rgb(140,36,60)
RGB Percent 54.9, 14.1, 23.5 rgb(54.9%,14.1%,23.5%)
CMYK 0, 74, 57, 45
HSL 346.2°, 59.1, 34.5 hsl(346.2,59.1%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.2°, 74.3, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 32.179, 44.977, 11.391
XYZ 12.262, 7.165, 5.012
xyY 0.502, 0.293, 7.165
CIE-LCH 32.179, 46.397, 14.211
CIE-LUV 32.179, 69.486, 4.238
Hunter-Lab 26.767, 34.929, 7.635
Binary 10001100, 00100100, 00111100

Color Schemes with #8c243c

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Alternatives to #8c243c

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#8c243c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c243c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c243c;}
.background {background-color:#8c243c;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c243c;}

Shades and Tints of #8c243c

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, #0f0407 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c243c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d5356 is the less saturated color, while #ae022a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c243c 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
  • #464646 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #543f44 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #565456 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #64513f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #913235 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #69424c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #72413e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f2d37 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population