#a9231e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9231e is composed of 66.3% red, 13.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 82.2% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.2 degrees, a saturation of 69.8% and a lightness of 39%. #a9231e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463c with #530000. 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

#a9231e color description : Dark red.

#a9231e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9231e has RGB values of R:169, G:35, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.82, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11084574.

Hex triplet a9231e #a9231e
RGB Decimal 169, 35, 30 rgb(169,35,30)
RGB Percent 66.3, 13.7, 11.8 rgb(66.3%,13.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 79, 82, 34
HSL 2.2°, 69.8, 39 hsl(2.2,69.8%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.2°, 82.2, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.359, 52.81, 37.514
XYZ 17.198, 9.733, 2.201
xyY 0.59, 0.334, 9.733
CIE-LCH 37.359, 64.778, 35.388
CIE-LUV 37.359, 100.685, 23.096
Hunter-Lab 31.198, 43.806, 17.655
Binary 10101001, 00100011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #a9231e

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Alternatives to #a9231e

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#a9231e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9231e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9231e;}
.background {background-color:#a9231e;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9231e;}

Shades and Tints of #a9231e

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 #a9231e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646363 is the less saturated color, while #c00e07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9231e 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
  • #696036 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785c1d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804a2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89471d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population