#a8231f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8231f is composed of 65.9% red, 13.7% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.2% magenta, 81.5% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 1.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 39%. #a8231f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463e with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 82
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8231f color description : Dark red.

#a8231f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8231f has RGB values of R:168, G:35, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.82, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11019039.

Hex triplet a8231f #a8231f
RGB Decimal 168, 35, 31 rgb(168,35,31)
RGB Percent 65.9, 13.7, 12.2 rgb(65.9%,13.7%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 79, 82, 34
HSL 1.8°, 68.8, 39 hsl(1.8,68.8%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.8°, 81.5, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.166, 52.535, 36.705
XYZ 16.998, 9.628, 2.26
xyY 0.588, 0.333, 9.628
CIE-LCH 37.166, 64.087, 34.941
CIE-LUV 37.166, 99.722, 22.634
Hunter-Lab 31.029, 43.482, 17.403
Binary 10101000, 00100011, 00011111

Color Schemes with #a8231f

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Alternatives to #a8231f

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#a8231f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8231f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8231f;}
.background {background-color:#a8231f;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8231f;}

Shades and Tints of #a8231f

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, #020100 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8231f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b5d5c is the less saturated color, while #c70600 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8231f 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
  • #696037 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775b1f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80492e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89471f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2929 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population