#a8242e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8242e is composed of 65.9% red, 14.1% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 72.6% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 355.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 40%. #a8242e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485c with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 73
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8242e color description : Dark red.

#a8242e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8242e has RGB values of R:168, G:36, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.73, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11019310.

Hex triplet a8242e #a8242e
RGB Decimal 168, 36, 46 rgb(168,36,46)
RGB Percent 65.9, 14.1, 18 rgb(65.9%,14.1%,18%)
CMYK 0, 79, 73, 34
HSL 355.5°, 64.7, 40 hsl(355.5,64.7%,40%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.5°, 78.6, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.455, 52.803, 28.188
XYZ 17.273, 9.786, 3.564
xyY 0.564, 0.32, 9.786
CIE-LCH 37.455, 59.856, 28.095
CIE-LUV 37.455, 96.183, 17.358
Hunter-Lab 31.282, 43.818, 15.143
Binary 10101000, 00100100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #a8242e

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Alternatives to #a8242e

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#a8242e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8242e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8242e;}
.background {background-color:#a8242e;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8242e;}

Shades and Tints of #a8242e

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, #060102 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8242e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696363 is the less saturated color, while #c70513 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8242e 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
  • #5f4547 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #676048 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #765c2f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac3032 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f4a3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88472f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population