#c51a2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c51a2b is composed of 77.3% red, 10.2% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 86.8% magenta, 78.2% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 354 degrees, a saturation of 76.7% and a lightness of 43.7%. #c51a2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff3456 with #8b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 10
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 87
    • Y 78
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c51a2b color description : Strong red.

#c51a2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c51a2b has RGB values of R:197, G:26, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.87, Y:0.78, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12917291.

Hex triplet c51a2b #c51a2b
RGB Decimal 197, 26, 43 rgb(197,26,43)
RGB Percent 77.3, 10.2, 16.9 rgb(77.3%,10.2%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 87, 78, 23
HSL 354°, 76.7, 43.7 hsl(354,76.7%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 354°, 86.8, 77.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.44, 63.397, 37.176
XYZ 23.833, 12.787, 3.499
xyY 0.594, 0.319, 12.787
CIE-LCH 42.44, 73.493, 30.387
CIE-LUV 42.44, 123.441, 22.387
Hunter-Lab 35.758, 56.392, 19.23
Binary 11000101, 00011010, 00101011

Color Schemes with #c51a2b

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Alternatives to #c51a2b

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#c51a2b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c51a2b;}
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Shades and Tints of #c51a2b

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fef4f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c51a2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #786769 is the less saturated color, while #df0016 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c51a2b 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674448 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756c48 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #856728 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c72827 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #924e3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c4b29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c62328 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population