#c9232a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9232a is composed of 78.8% red, 13.7% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.6% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.5 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 46.3%. #c9232a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4654 with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 79
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9232a color description : Strong red.

#c9232a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9232a has RGB values of R:201, G:35, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13181738.

Hex triplet c9232a #c9232a
RGB Decimal 201, 35, 42 rgb(201,35,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 13.7, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,13.7%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 83, 79, 21
HSL 357.5°, 70.3, 46.3 hsl(357.5,70.3%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.5°, 82.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.93, 62.499, 39.555
XYZ 25.108, 13.79, 3.53
xyY 0.592, 0.325, 13.79
CIE-LCH 43.93, 73.964, 32.329
CIE-LUV 43.93, 123.486, 24.76
Hunter-Lab 37.135, 55.702, 20.358
Binary 11001001, 00100011, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9232a

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Alternatives to #c9232a

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#c9232a Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c9232a

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 #c9232a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777575 is the less saturated color, while #e40811 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9232a 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c4b4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796f46 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb2f2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96533c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a15028 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca2a2d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population