#c42a2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42a2e is composed of 76.9% red, 16.5% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 358.4 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 46.7%. #c42a2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff545c with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 16
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 77
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42a2e color description : Strong red.

#c42a2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42a2e has RGB values of R:196, G:42, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.77, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12855854.

Hex triplet c42a2e #c42a2e
RGB Decimal 196, 42, 46 rgb(196,42,46)
RGB Percent 76.9, 16.5, 18 rgb(76.9%,16.5%,18%)
CMYK 0, 79, 77, 23
HSL 358.4°, 64.7, 46.7 hsl(358.4,64.7%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.4°, 78.6, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.642, 59.335, 36.68
XYZ 24.087, 13.592, 3.94
xyY 0.579, 0.327, 13.592
CIE-LCH 43.642, 69.757, 31.724
CIE-LUV 43.642, 115.723, 23.724
Hunter-Lab 36.867, 52.106, 19.471
Binary 11000100, 00101010, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c42a2e

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Alternatives to #c42a2e

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#c42a2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42a2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42a2e;}
.background {background-color:#c42a2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c42a2e;}

Shades and Tints of #c42a2e

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, #020001 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42a2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7373 is the less saturated color, while #e9050b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42a2e 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e5050 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786e49 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #89692d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c73536 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93553f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e522d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c53133 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population