#a9172e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9172e is composed of 66.3% red, 9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 86.4% magenta, 72.8% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 350.5 degrees, a saturation of 76% and a lightness of 37.6%. #a9172e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5c with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 66
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 86
    • Y 73
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9172e color description : Dark red.

#a9172e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9172e has RGB values of R:169, G:23, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.73, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11081518.

Hex triplet a9172e #a9172e
RGB Decimal 169, 23, 46 rgb(169,23,46)
RGB Percent 66.3, 9, 18 rgb(66.3%,9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 86, 73, 34
HSL 350.5°, 76, 37.6 hsl(350.5,76%,37.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.5°, 86.4, 66.3
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 36.456, 56.505, 27.057
XYZ 17.163, 9.247, 3.466
xyY 0.574, 0.31, 9.247
CIE-LCH 36.456, 62.649, 25.587
CIE-LUV 36.456, 101.917, 15.265
Hunter-Lab 30.409, 47.527, 14.529
Binary 10101001, 00010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #a9172e

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Alternatives to #a9172e

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#a9172e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9172e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9172e;}
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Shades and Tints of #a9172e

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, #0e0204 is the darkest color, while #fffbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9172e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #67595c is the less saturated color, while #bf011f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9172e 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
  • #454545 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #593c40 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #645e4b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #735a2f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac2726 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d4440 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87412e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population