#c9231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9231a is composed of 78.8% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.6% magenta, 87.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 3.1 degrees, a saturation of 77.1% and a lightness of 44.5%. #c9231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 79
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 87
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9231a color description : Strong red.

#c9231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9231a has RGB values of R:201, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.87, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13181722.

Hex triplet c9231a #c9231a
RGB Decimal 201, 35, 26 rgb(201,35,26)
RGB Percent 78.8, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(78.8%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 83, 87, 21
HSL 3.1°, 77.1, 44.5 hsl(3.1,77.1%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.1°, 87.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.796, 62.089, 47.719
XYZ 24.876, 13.697, 2.311
xyY 0.608, 0.335, 13.697
CIE-LCH 43.796, 78.309, 37.544
CIE-LUV 43.796, 126.129, 29.164
Hunter-Lab 37.01, 55.211, 22.204
Binary 11001001, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #c9231a

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Alternatives to #c9231a

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#c9231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9231a;}
.background {background-color:#c9231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9231a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9231a

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, #0a0201 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727171 is the less saturated color, while #da1309 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9231a 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b4a48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b6f34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b6a0c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97532b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a15011 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca2926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population