#c8242d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c8242d is composed of 78.4% red, 14.1% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 77.5% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 356.7 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 46.3%. #c8242d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485a with #910000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

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

#c8242d color description : Strong red.

#c8242d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c8242d has RGB values of R:200, G:36, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.78, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13116461.

Hex triplet c8242d #c8242d
RGB Decimal 200, 36, 45 rgb(200,36,45)
RGB Percent 78.4, 14.1, 17.6 rgb(78.4%,14.1%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 82, 78, 22
HSL 356.7°, 69.5, 46.3 hsl(356.7,69.5%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.7°, 82, 78.4
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.849, 62.071, 37.708
XYZ 24.925, 13.734, 3.821
xyY 0.587, 0.323, 13.734
CIE-LCH 43.849, 72.628, 31.279
CIE-LUV 43.849, 121.689, 23.709
Hunter-Lab 37.059, 55.203, 19.828
Binary 11001000, 00100100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c8242d

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Alternatives to #c8242d

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#c8242d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c8242d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c8242d;}
.background {background-color:#c8242d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c8242d;}

Shades and Tints of #c8242d

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 #fceff0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c8242d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #767676 is the less saturated color, while #e30915 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c8242d 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
  • #6d4c4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786f49 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #896a2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ca3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95543f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0502b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c92c2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population