#c9242d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9242d is composed of 78.8% red, 14.1% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.1% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 356.7 degrees, a saturation of 69.6% and a lightness of 46.5%. #c9242d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485a with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 79
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9242d color description : Strong red.

#c9242d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9242d has RGB values of R:201, G:36, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13181997.

Hex triplet c9242d #c9242d
RGB Decimal 201, 36, 45 rgb(201,36,45)
RGB Percent 78.8, 14.1, 17.6 rgb(78.8%,14.1%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 82, 78, 21
HSL 356.7°, 69.6, 46.5 hsl(356.7,69.6%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.7°, 82.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.049, 62.352, 37.982
XYZ 25.193, 13.872, 3.834
xyY 0.587, 0.323, 13.872
CIE-LCH 44.049, 73.009, 31.348
CIE-LUV 44.049, 122.464, 23.889
Hunter-Lab 37.245, 55.562, 19.969
Binary 11001001, 00100100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c9242d

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Alternatives to #c9242d

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#c9242d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9242d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9242d;}
.background {background-color:#c9242d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9242d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9242d

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 #fcf0f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9242d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777676 is the less saturated color, while #e40915 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9242d 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
  • #796f49 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96543f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1512b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca2c2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population