#a9252c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9252c is composed of 66.3% red, 14.5% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.1% magenta, 74% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 356.8 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 40.4%. #a9252c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a58 with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 15
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 74
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9252c color description : Dark red.

#a9252c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9252c has RGB values of R:169, G:37, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.74, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11085100.

Hex triplet a9252c #a9252c
RGB Decimal 169, 37, 44 rgb(169,37,44)
RGB Percent 66.3, 14.5, 17.3 rgb(66.3%,14.5%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 78, 74, 34
HSL 356.8°, 64.1, 40.4 hsl(356.8,64.1%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.8°, 78.1, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.738, 52.705, 29.787
XYZ 17.479, 9.942, 3.381
xyY 0.567, 0.323, 9.942
CIE-LCH 37.738, 60.54, 29.474
CIE-LUV 37.738, 97, 18.591
Hunter-Lab 31.531, 43.772, 15.714
Binary 10101001, 00100101, 00101100

Color Schemes with #a9252c

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Alternatives to #a9252c

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#a9252c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9252c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9252c;}
.background {background-color:#a9252c;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9252c;}

Shades and Tints of #a9252c

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9252c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6465 is the less saturated color, while #c90510 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9252c 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
  • #5f4546 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686146 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775d2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad3132 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804b3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89482d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population