#dc231e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #dc231e is composed of 86.3% red, 13.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 84.1% magenta, 86.4% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 1.6 degrees, a saturation of 76% and a lightness of 49%. #dc231e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463c with #b90000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 86
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 84
    • Y 86
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#dc231e color description : Vivid red.

#dc231e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #dc231e has RGB values of R:220, G:35, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.84, Y:0.86, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 14426910.

Hex triplet dc231e #dc231e
RGB Decimal 220, 35, 30 rgb(220,35,30)
RGB Percent 86.3, 13.7, 11.8 rgb(86.3%,13.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 84, 86, 14
HSL 1.6°, 76, 49 hsl(1.6,76%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.6°, 86.4, 86.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 47.643, 67.434, 50.571
XYZ 30.352, 16.515, 2.818
xyY 0.611, 0.332, 16.515
CIE-LCH 47.643, 84.29, 36.868
CIE-LUV 47.643, 139.897, 31.219
Hunter-Lab 40.639, 62.198, 24.336
Binary 11011100, 00100011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #dc231e

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Alternatives to #dc231e

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#dc231e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #dc231e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#dc231e;}
.background {background-color:#dc231e;}
.border {border:1px solid #dc231e;}

Shades and Tints of #dc231e

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 #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #dc231e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #857575 is the less saturated color, while #f90801 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #dc231e 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
  • #744f4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #85783a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96720e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #dd2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a45930 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af5513 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #dd2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population