#a42242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a42242 is composed of 64.3% red, 13.3% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 59.8% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 345.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.7% and a lightness of 38.8%. #a42242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4484 with #490000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 64
    • G 13
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 60
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#a42242 color description : Dark red.

#a42242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a42242 has RGB values of R:164, G:34, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.6, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 10756674.

Hex triplet a42242 #a42242
RGB Decimal 164, 34, 66 rgb(164,34,66)
RGB Percent 64.3, 13.3, 25.9 rgb(64.3%,13.3%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 79, 60, 36
HSL 345.2°, 65.7, 38.8 hsl(345.2,65.7%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 345.2°, 79.3, 64.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 36.803, 53.372, 14.568
XYZ 16.866, 9.432, 6.086
xyY 0.521, 0.291, 9.432
CIE-LCH 36.803, 55.325, 15.267
CIE-LUV 36.803, 88.112, 5.898
Hunter-Lab 30.711, 44.283, 9.748
Binary 10100100, 00100010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #a42242

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Alternatives to #a42242

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#a42242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a42242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a42242;}
.background {background-color:#a42242;}
.border {border:1px solid #a42242;}

Shades and Tints of #a42242

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, #020001 is the darkest color, while #fcf0f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a42242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #675f61 is the less saturated color, while #c20433 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a42242 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e444b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #605e60 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #715b43 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a73234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #794855 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #834642 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a62c39 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population