#dc4242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #dc4242 is composed of 86.3% red, 25.9% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 70% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #dc4242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8484 with #b90000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 86
    • G 26
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 70
    • Y 70
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#dc4242 color description : Bright red.

#dc4242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #dc4242 has RGB values of R:220, G:66, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.7, Y:0.7, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 14434882.

Hex triplet dc4242 #dc4242
RGB Decimal 220, 66, 66 rgb(220,66,66)
RGB Percent 86.3, 25.9, 25.9 rgb(86.3%,25.9%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 70, 70, 14
HSL 0°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(0,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 51.278, 59.462, 35.078
XYZ 32.448, 19.509, 7.211
xyY 0.548, 0.33, 19.509
CIE-LCH 51.278, 69.038, 30.538
CIE-LUV 51.278, 117.661, 25.381
Hunter-Lab 44.169, 53.836, 21.239
Binary 11011100, 01000010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #dc4242

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Alternatives to #dc4242

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#dc4242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #dc4242

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#dc4242 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#dc4242;}
.background {background-color:#dc4242;}
.border {border:1px solid #dc4242;}

Shades and Tints of #dc4242

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, #0a0202 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #dc4242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #978787 is the less saturated color, while #fe2020 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #dc4242 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #866767 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8a805d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d7b41 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #dd4b4e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a86a53 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b46641 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #dd474a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population