#a8231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8231c is composed of 65.9% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.2% magenta, 83.3% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 3 degrees, a saturation of 71.4% and a lightness of 38.4%. #a8231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 83
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8231c color description : Dark red.

#a8231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8231c has RGB values of R:168, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.83, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11019036.

Hex triplet a8231c #a8231c
RGB Decimal 168, 35, 28 rgb(168,35,28)
RGB Percent 65.9, 13.7, 11 rgb(65.9%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 79, 83, 34
HSL 3°, 71.4, 38.4 hsl(3,71.4%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3°, 83.3, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.138, 52.447, 38.317
XYZ 16.96, 9.613, 2.061
xyY 0.592, 0.336, 9.613
CIE-LCH 37.138, 64.952, 36.151
CIE-LUV 37.138, 100.215, 23.504
Hunter-Lab 31.005, 43.384, 17.762
Binary 10101000, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #a8231c

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Alternatives to #a8231c

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#a8231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8231c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8231c;}
.background {background-color:#a8231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8231c;}

Shades and Tints of #a8231c

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, #110303 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646060 is the less saturated color, while #bf0f05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8231c 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d4241 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696034 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775b1b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80492b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89461b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population