#c9242f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9242f is composed of 78.8% red, 14.1% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.1% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 356 degrees, a saturation of 69.6% and a lightness of 46.5%. #c9242f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485e with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 79
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 77
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9242f color description : Strong red.

#c9242f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9242f has RGB values of R:201, G:36, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13181999.

Hex triplet c9242f #c9242f
RGB Decimal 201, 36, 47 rgb(201,36,47)
RGB Percent 78.8, 14.1, 18.4 rgb(78.8%,14.1%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 82, 77, 21
HSL 356°, 69.6, 46.5 hsl(356,69.6%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 356°, 82.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.071, 62.421, 36.858
XYZ 25.233, 13.888, 4.041
xyY 0.585, 0.322, 13.888
CIE-LCH 44.071, 72.491, 30.561
CIE-LUV 44.071, 122.032, 23.163
Hunter-Lab 37.266, 55.645, 19.657
Binary 11001001, 00100100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #c9242f

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Alternatives to #c9242f

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#c9242f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9242f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9242f;}
.background {background-color:#c9242f;}
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Shades and Tints of #c9242f

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 #fcf0f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9242f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777676 is the less saturated color, while #e40917 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9242f 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e4d4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796f4c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #965441 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1512e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population