#c3242b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c3242b is composed of 76.5% red, 14.1% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.5% magenta, 77.9% yellow and 23.5% black. It has a hue angle of 357.4 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 45.3%. #c3242b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4856 with #870000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 76
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 78
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#c3242b color description : Strong red.

#c3242b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c3242b has RGB values of R:195, G:36, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.78, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12788779.

Hex triplet c3242b #c3242b
RGB Decimal 195, 36, 43 rgb(195,36,43)
RGB Percent 76.5, 14.1, 16.9 rgb(76.5%,14.1%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 82, 78, 24
HSL 357.4°, 68.8, 45.3 hsl(357.4,68.8%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.4°, 81.5, 76.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.825, 60.59, 37.462
XYZ 23.574, 13.041, 3.561
xyY 0.587, 0.325, 13.041
CIE-LCH 42.825, 71.236, 31.728
CIE-LUV 42.825, 118.227, 23.52
Hunter-Lab 36.113, 53.325, 19.432
Binary 11000011, 00100100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #c3242b

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Alternatives to #c3242b

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#c3242b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #c3242b

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, #0d0203 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c3242b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c6b6c is the less saturated color, while #e7000b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c3242b 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4a4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766d47 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876829 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c53030 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92523d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c4f2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c42b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population