#aa242c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #aa242c is composed of 66.7% red, 14.1% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.8% magenta, 74.1% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 356.4 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 40.4%. #aa242c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4858 with #550000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 67
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 74
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#aa242c color description : Dark red.

#aa242c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #aa242c has RGB values of R:170, G:36, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.74, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 11150380.

Hex triplet aa242c #aa242c
RGB Decimal 170, 36, 44 rgb(170,36,44)
RGB Percent 66.7, 14.1, 17.3 rgb(66.7%,14.1%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 79, 74, 33
HSL 356.4°, 65, 40.4 hsl(356.4,65%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.4°, 78.8, 66.7
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.828, 53.318, 29.942
XYZ 17.664, 9.992, 3.381
xyY 0.569, 0.322, 9.992
CIE-LCH 37.828, 61.15, 29.318
CIE-LUV 37.828, 98.257, 18.571
Hunter-Lab 31.61, 44.431, 15.785
Binary 10101010, 00100100, 00101100

Color Schemes with #aa242c

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Alternatives to #aa242c

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#aa242c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #aa242c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#aa242c;}
.background {background-color:#aa242c;}
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Shades and Tints of #aa242c

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 #aa242c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6364 is the less saturated color, while #ca0410 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #aa242c 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
  • #604546 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696146 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775d2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ae3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804b3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a482c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ac2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population