#a9231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9231a is composed of 66.3% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 84.6% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 3.8 degrees, a saturation of 73.3% and a lightness of 38.2%. #a9231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 85
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9231a color description : Dark red.

#a9231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9231a has RGB values of R:169, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.85, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11084570.

Hex triplet a9231a #a9231a
RGB Decimal 169, 35, 26 rgb(169,35,26)
RGB Percent 66.3, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(66.3%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 79, 85, 34
HSL 3.8°, 73.3, 38.2 hsl(3.8,73.3%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.8°, 84.6, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.324, 52.698, 39.619
XYZ 17.151, 9.714, 1.949
xyY 0.595, 0.337, 9.714
CIE-LCH 37.324, 65.93, 36.936
CIE-LUV 37.324, 101.312, 24.198
Hunter-Lab 31.167, 43.683, 18.109
Binary 10101001, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #a9231a

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Alternatives to #a9231a

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#a9231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9231a;}
.background {background-color:#a9231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9231a;}

Shades and Tints of #a9231a

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, #100302 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #665e5e is the less saturated color, while #c00f03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9231a 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
  • #5d4240 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a6032 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785b17 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #814a29 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a4718 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population