#c42a30 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42a30 is composed of 76.9% red, 16.5% green and 18.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 357.7 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 46.7%. #c42a30 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5460 with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 16
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 76
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42a30 color description : Strong red.

#c42a30 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42a30 has RGB values of R:196, G:42, B:48 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.76, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12855856.

Hex triplet c42a30 #c42a30
RGB Decimal 196, 42, 48 rgb(196,42,48)
RGB Percent 76.9, 16.5, 18.8 rgb(76.9%,16.5%,18.8%)
CMYK 0, 79, 76, 23
HSL 357.7°, 64.7, 46.7 hsl(357.7,64.7%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.7°, 78.6, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.665, 59.41, 35.552
XYZ 24.128, 13.608, 4.152
xyY 0.576, 0.325, 13.608
CIE-LCH 43.665, 69.235, 30.897
CIE-LUV 43.665, 115.295, 22.973
Hunter-Lab 36.889, 52.193, 19.148
Binary 11000100, 00101010, 00110000

Color Schemes with #c42a30

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Alternatives to #c42a30

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#c42a30 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42a30

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c42a30

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 #c42a30

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7374 is the less saturated color, while #e9050e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42a30 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
  • #6e5051 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786f4c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #88692f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c63537 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #935541 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e522f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c53134 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population