#a6231d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a6231d is composed of 65.1% red, 13.7% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 82.5% yellow and 34.9% black. It has a hue angle of 2.6 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 38.2%. #a6231d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463a with #4d0000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 65
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 83
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#a6231d color description : Dark red.

#a6231d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a6231d has RGB values of R:166, G:35, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.83, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 10887965.

Hex triplet a6231d #a6231d
RGB Decimal 166, 35, 29 rgb(166,35,29)
RGB Percent 65.1, 13.7, 11.4 rgb(65.1%,13.7%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 79, 83, 35
HSL 2.6°, 70.3, 38.2 hsl(2.6,70.3%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.6°, 82.5, 65.1
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 36.743, 51.862, 37.256
XYZ 16.55, 9.4, 2.105
xyY 0.59, 0.335, 9.4
CIE-LCH 36.743, 63.857, 35.692
CIE-LUV 36.743, 98.467, 22.899
Hunter-Lab 30.659, 42.699, 17.39
Binary 10100110, 00100011, 00011101

Color Schemes with #a6231d

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Alternatives to #a6231d

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#a6231d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a6231d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a6231d;}
.background {background-color:#a6231d;}
.border {border:1px solid #a6231d;}

Shades and Tints of #a6231d

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, #100303 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a6231d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #636161 is the less saturated color, while #bd0e07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a6231d 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
  • #685f35 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #765a1c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #aa2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e492c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87461c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a92928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population