#a6231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a6231a is composed of 65.1% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 84.3% yellow and 34.9% black. It has a hue angle of 3.9 degrees, a saturation of 72.9% and a lightness of 37.6%. #a6231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #4d0000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 65
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 84
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#a6231a color description : Dark red.

#a6231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a6231a has RGB values of R:166, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.84, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 10887962.

Hex triplet a6231a #a6231a
RGB Decimal 166, 35, 26 rgb(166,35,26)
RGB Percent 65.1, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(65.1%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 79, 84, 35
HSL 3.9°, 72.9, 37.6 hsl(3.9,72.9%,37.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.9°, 84.3, 65.1
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 36.717, 51.777, 38.84
XYZ 16.514, 9.386, 1.919
xyY 0.594, 0.337, 9.386
CIE-LCH 36.717, 64.726, 36.875
CIE-LUV 36.717, 98.935, 23.727
Hunter-Lab 30.636, 42.606, 17.731
Binary 10100110, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #a6231a

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Alternatives to #a6231a

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#a6231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a6231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a6231a;}
.background {background-color:#a6231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a6231a;}

Shades and Tints of #a6231a

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, #0d0302 is the darkest color, while #fefcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a6231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #645d5c is the less saturated color, while #bc1004 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a6231a 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5c4140 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #685f32 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #765a18 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #aa2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f4929 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #874619 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a92926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population