#dc2222 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #dc2222 is composed of 86.3% red, 13.3% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 84.5% magenta, 84.5% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 73.2% and a lightness of 49.8%. #dc2222 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4444 with #b90000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 86
    • G 13
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 85
    • Y 85
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#dc2222 color description : Bright red.

#dc2222 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #dc2222 has RGB values of R:220, G:34, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.85, Y:0.85, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 14426658.

Hex triplet dc2222 #dc2222
RGB Decimal 220, 34, 34 rgb(220,34,34)
RGB Percent 86.3, 13.3, 13.3 rgb(86.3%,13.3%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 85, 85, 14
HSL 0°, 73.2, 49.8 hsl(0,73.2%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 84.5, 86.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 47.597, 67.73, 48.615
XYZ 30.378, 16.479, 3.095
xyY 0.608, 0.33, 16.479
CIE-LCH 47.597, 83.371, 35.67
CIE-LUV 47.597, 139.694, 30.136
Hunter-Lab 40.594, 62.535, 23.896
Binary 11011100, 00100010, 00100010

Color Schemes with #dc2222

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Alternatives to #dc2222

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#dc2222 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #dc2222

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CSS codes
.text {color:#dc2222;}
.background {background-color:#dc2222;}
.border {border:1px solid #dc2222;}

Shades and Tints of #dc2222

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, #100202 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #dc2222

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #847a7a is the less saturated color, while #f90505 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #dc2222 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #744f4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #84783f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #967218 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #dd2d2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a45834 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af551b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #dd2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population