#a9231f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9231f is composed of 66.3% red, 13.7% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 81.7% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 1.7 degrees, a saturation of 69% and a lightness of 39.2%. #a9231f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463e 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

#a9231f color description : Dark red.

#a9231f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9231f has RGB values of R:169, G:35, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.82, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11084575.

Hex triplet a9231f #a9231f
RGB Decimal 169, 35, 31 rgb(169,35,31)
RGB Percent 66.3, 13.7, 12.2 rgb(66.3%,13.7%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 79, 82, 34
HSL 1.7°, 69, 39.2 hsl(1.7,69%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.7°, 81.7, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.368, 52.84, 36.972
XYZ 17.211, 9.738, 2.27
xyY 0.589, 0.333, 9.738
CIE-LCH 37.368, 64.49, 34.98
CIE-LUV 37.368, 100.516, 22.799
Hunter-Lab 31.206, 43.84, 17.532
Binary 10101001, 00100011, 00011111

Color Schemes with #a9231f

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Alternatives to #a9231f

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#a9231f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9231f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9231f;}
.background {background-color:#a9231f;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9231f;}

Shades and Tints of #a9231f

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fdf2f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9231f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b5d5d is the less saturated color, while #c80600 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9231f 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e4342 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696038 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785c1e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804a2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89471e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2929 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population