#cc231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #cc231a is composed of 80% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.8% magenta, 87.3% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 3 degrees, a saturation of 77.4% and a lightness of 45.1%. #cc231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #990000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 80
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 87
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#cc231a color description : Strong red.

#cc231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #cc231a has RGB values of R:204, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.87, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 13378330.

Hex triplet cc231a #cc231a
RGB Decimal 204, 35, 26 rgb(204,35,26)
RGB Percent 80, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(80%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 83, 87, 20
HSL 3°, 77.4, 45.1 hsl(3,77.4%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 3°, 87.3, 80
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.401, 62.935, 48.459
XYZ 25.691, 14.117, 2.349
xyY 0.609, 0.335, 14.117
CIE-LCH 44.401, 79.43, 37.596
CIE-LUV 44.401, 128.406, 29.623
Hunter-Lab 37.573, 56.297, 22.594
Binary 11001100, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #cc231a

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Alternatives to #cc231a

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#cc231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #cc231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#cc231a;}
.background {background-color:#cc231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #cc231a;}

Shades and Tints of #cc231a

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, #0d0202 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #cc231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747372 is the less saturated color, while #de1308 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #cc231a 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
  • #6d4b49 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c7035 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d6b09 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ce2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99542b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a4510f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cd2926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population