#c51c2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c51c2b is composed of 77.3% red, 11% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 85.8% magenta, 78.2% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 354.7 degrees, a saturation of 75.1% and a lightness of 44.1%. #c51c2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff3856 with #8b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 11
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 86
    • Y 78
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c51c2b color description : Strong red.

#c51c2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c51c2b has RGB values of R:197, G:28, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.78, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12917803.

Hex triplet c51c2b #c51c2b
RGB Decimal 197, 28, 43 rgb(197,28,43)
RGB Percent 77.3, 11, 16.9 rgb(77.3%,11%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 86, 78, 23
HSL 354.7°, 75.1, 44.1 hsl(354.7,75.1%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 354.7°, 85.8, 77.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.579, 62.998, 37.323
XYZ 23.878, 12.878, 3.514
xyY 0.593, 0.32, 12.878
CIE-LCH 42.579, 73.224, 30.645
CIE-LUV 42.579, 122.788, 22.652
Hunter-Lab 35.886, 55.971, 19.315
Binary 11000101, 00011100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #c51c2b

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Alternatives to #c51c2b

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#c51c2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c51c2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c51c2b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c51c2b;}

Shades and Tints of #c51c2b

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, #080102 is the darkest color, while #fef6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c51c2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776a6b is the less saturated color, while #df0216 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c51c2b 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674649 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756c48 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866729 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c72a29 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #924f3d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9d4c29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c6252a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population