#ad231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #ad231c is composed of 67.8% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.8% magenta, 83.8% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 2.9 degrees, a saturation of 72.1% and a lightness of 39.4%. #ad231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #5b0000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 68
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 84
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#ad231c color description : Dark red.

#ad231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #ad231c has RGB values of R:173, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.84, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 11346716.

Hex triplet ad231c #ad231c
RGB Decimal 173, 35, 28 rgb(173,35,28)
RGB Percent 67.8, 13.7, 11 rgb(67.8%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 80, 84, 32
HSL 2.9°, 72.1, 39.4 hsl(2.9,72.1%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.9°, 83.8, 67.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 38.15, 53.966, 39.626
XYZ 18.045, 10.172, 2.112
xyY 0.595, 0.335, 10.172
CIE-LCH 38.15, 66.952, 36.289
CIE-LUV 38.15, 104.168, 24.302
Hunter-Lab 31.894, 45.177, 18.4
Binary 10101101, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #ad231c

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Alternatives to #ad231c

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#ad231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #ad231c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#ad231c;}
.background {background-color:#ad231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #ad231c;}

Shades and Tints of #ad231c

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #ad231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676262 is the less saturated color, while #c40e05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #ad231c 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
  • #5f4342 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c6235 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a5d1a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b12d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #834b2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8c481a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #af2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population