#c3242e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c3242e is composed of 76.5% red, 14.1% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.5% magenta, 76.4% yellow and 23.5% black. It has a hue angle of 356.2 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 45.3%. #c3242e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485c with #870000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 76
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 76
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#c3242e color description : Strong red.

#c3242e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c3242e has RGB values of R:195, G:36, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.76, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12788782.

Hex triplet c3242e #c3242e
RGB Decimal 195, 36, 46 rgb(195,36,46)
RGB Percent 76.5, 14.1, 18 rgb(76.5%,14.1%,18%)
CMYK 0, 82, 76, 24
HSL 356.2°, 68.8, 45.3 hsl(356.2,68.8%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.2°, 81.5, 76.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.86, 60.696, 35.77
XYZ 23.631, 13.064, 3.862
xyY 0.583, 0.322, 13.064
CIE-LCH 42.86, 70.452, 30.512
CIE-LUV 42.86, 117.585, 22.433
Hunter-Lab 36.144, 53.45, 18.966
Binary 11000011, 00100100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c3242e

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Alternatives to #c3242e

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#c3242e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c3242e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c3242e;}
.background {background-color:#c3242e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c3242e;}

Shades and Tints of #c3242e

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 #c3242e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c6b6c is the less saturated color, while #e7000f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c3242e 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b4b4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766d4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #86682d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c53031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #925240 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c4f2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c42c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population