#c8242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c8242a is composed of 78.4% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 79% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 46.3%. #c8242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #910000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 79
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c8242a color description : Strong red.

#c8242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c8242a has RGB values of R:200, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.79, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13116458.

Hex triplet c8242a #c8242a
RGB Decimal 200, 36, 42 rgb(200,36,42)
RGB Percent 78.4, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(78.4%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 82, 79, 22
HSL 357.8°, 69.5, 46.3 hsl(357.8,69.5%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 82, 78.4
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.816, 61.972, 39.374
XYZ 24.869, 13.711, 3.527
xyY 0.591, 0.326, 13.711
CIE-LCH 43.816, 73.423, 32.43
CIE-LUV 43.816, 122.307, 24.748
Hunter-Lab 37.029, 55.084, 20.272
Binary 11001000, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c8242a

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Alternatives to #c8242a

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#c8242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c8242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c8242a;}
.background {background-color:#c8242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c8242a;}

Shades and Tints of #c8242a

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcefef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c8242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #767676 is the less saturated color, while #e30911 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c8242a 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
  • #6d4c4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796f46 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ca3030 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95533c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a05028 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c92b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population