#c42c2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42c2e is composed of 76.9% red, 17.3% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77.6% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 359.2 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 47.1%. #c42c2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff585c with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 17
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 77
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42c2e color description : Strong red.

#c42c2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42c2e has RGB values of R:196, G:44, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.77, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12856366.

Hex triplet c42c2e #c42c2e
RGB Decimal 196, 44, 46 rgb(196,44,46)
RGB Percent 76.9, 17.3, 18 rgb(76.9%,17.3%,18%)
CMYK 0, 78, 77, 23
HSL 359.2°, 63.3, 47.1 hsl(359.2,63.3%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.2°, 77.6, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.854, 58.739, 36.91
XYZ 24.16, 13.737, 3.964
xyY 0.577, 0.328, 13.737
CIE-LCH 43.854, 69.373, 32.144
CIE-LUV 43.854, 114.769, 24.126
Hunter-Lab 37.064, 51.493, 19.604
Binary 11000100, 00101100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c42c2e

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Alternatives to #c42c2e

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#c42c2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42c2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42c2e;}
.background {background-color:#c42c2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c42c2e;}

Shades and Tints of #c42c2e

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 #fcf3f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42c2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7676 is the less saturated color, while #e9070a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42c2e 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f5151 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796f49 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #896a2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c73738 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94563f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e532d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c53334 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population