#c51e1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c51e1e is composed of 77.3% red, 11.8% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 84.8% magenta, 84.8% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 73.6% and a lightness of 44.5%. #c51e1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff3c3c with #8b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 12
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 85
    • Y 85
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c51e1e color description : Strong red.

#c51e1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c51e1e has RGB values of R:197, G:30, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.85, Y:0.85, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12918302.

Hex triplet c51e1e #c51e1e
RGB Decimal 197, 30, 30 rgb(197,30,30)
RGB Percent 77.3, 11.8, 11.8 rgb(77.3%,11.8%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 85, 85, 23
HSL 0°, 73.6, 44.5 hsl(0,73.6%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 84.8, 77.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.606, 62.211, 44.442
XYZ 23.726, 12.896, 2.468
xyY 0.607, 0.33, 12.896
CIE-LCH 42.606, 76.455, 35.541
CIE-LUV 42.606, 124.494, 26.857
Hunter-Lab 35.911, 55.09, 21.062
Binary 11000101, 00011110, 00011110

Color Schemes with #c51e1e

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Alternatives to #c51e1e

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#c51e1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c51e1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c51e1e;}
.background {background-color:#c51e1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c51e1e;}

Shades and Tints of #c51e1e

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, #0a0101 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c51e1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766d6d is the less saturated color, while #df0404 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c51e1e 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
  • #674646 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #776c39 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876717 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c82929 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93502f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9d4c19 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c62525 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population