#c6231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c6231c is composed of 77.6% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.3% magenta, 85.9% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 2.5 degrees, a saturation of 75.2% and a lightness of 44.3%. #c6231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #8d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 86
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c6231c color description : Strong red.

#c6231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c6231c has RGB values of R:198, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.86, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 12985116.

Hex triplet c6231c #c6231c
RGB Decimal 198, 35, 28 rgb(198,35,28)
RGB Percent 77.6, 13.7, 11 rgb(77.6%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 82, 86, 22
HSL 2.5°, 75.2, 44.3 hsl(2.5,75.2%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.5°, 85.9, 77.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.204, 61.281, 46.033
XYZ 24.101, 13.295, 2.396
xyY 0.606, 0.334, 13.295
CIE-LCH 43.204, 76.644, 36.913
CIE-LUV 43.204, 123.571, 28.248
Hunter-Lab 36.462, 54.176, 21.628
Binary 11000110, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #c6231c

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Alternatives to #c6231c

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#c6231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c6231c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c6231c;}
.background {background-color:#c6231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #c6231c;}

Shades and Tints of #c6231c

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, #090201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c6231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #786b6a is the less saturated color, while #e00b02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c6231c 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4948 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796e36 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #896813 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c92d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95522d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f4f16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c72927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population