#c6242e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c6242e is composed of 77.6% red, 14.1% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.8% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 356.3 degrees, a saturation of 69.2% and a lightness of 45.9%. #c6242e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485c with #8d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 77
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c6242e color description : Strong red.

#c6242e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c6242e has RGB values of R:198, G:36, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.77, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 12985390.

Hex triplet c6242e #c6242e
RGB Decimal 198, 36, 46 rgb(198,36,46)
RGB Percent 77.6, 14.1, 18 rgb(77.6%,14.1%,18%)
CMYK 0, 82, 77, 22
HSL 356.3°, 69.2, 45.9 hsl(356.3,69.2%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.3°, 81.8, 77.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.46, 61.544, 36.597
XYZ 24.414, 13.468, 3.899
xyY 0.584, 0.322, 13.468
CIE-LCH 43.46, 71.603, 30.738
CIE-LUV 43.46, 119.922, 22.983
Hunter-Lab 36.699, 54.526, 19.39
Binary 11000110, 00100100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c6242e

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Alternatives to #c6242e

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#c6242e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c6242e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c6242e;}
.background {background-color:#c6242e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c6242e;}

Shades and Tints of #c6242e

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, #0f0304 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c6242e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e6c6d is the less saturated color, while #ea000e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c6242e 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c4c4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #776e4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #88692c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c83031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #945340 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e502d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c72c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population