#ec4242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #ec4242 is composed of 92.5% red, 25.9% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 72% magenta, 72% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #ec4242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8484 with #d90000. Closest websafe color is: #ff3333.

    • R 93
    • G 26
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 72
    • Y 72
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#ec4242 color description : Bright red.

#ec4242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #ec4242 has RGB values of R:236, G:66, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.72, Y:0.72, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 15483458.

Hex triplet ec4242 #ec4242
RGB Decimal 236, 66, 66 rgb(236,66,66)
RGB Percent 92.5, 25.9, 25.9 rgb(92.5%,25.9%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 72, 72, 7
HSL 0°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(0,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe ff3333 #ff3333
CIE-LAB 54.162, 64.382, 39.17
XYZ 37.525, 22.127, 7.449
xyY 0.559, 0.33, 22.127
CIE-LCH 54.162, 75.361, 31.316
CIE-LUV 54.162, 130.462, 28.143
Hunter-Lab 47.039, 60.078, 23.539
Binary 11101100, 01000010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #ec4242

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Alternatives to #ec4242

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#ec4242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #ec4242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#ec4242;}
.background {background-color:#ec4242;}
.border {border:1px solid #ec4242;}

Shades and Tints of #ec4242

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, #070101 is the darkest color, while #fef4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #ec4242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9292 is the less saturated color, while #fc3232 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #ec4242 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8d6b6b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92875e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7813f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ed4b4e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b36e54 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c06a40 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ec4749 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population