#8c2228 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c2228 is composed of 54.9% red, 13.3% green and 15.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.7% magenta, 71.4% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 356.6 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 34.1%. #8c2228 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4450 with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 13
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 71
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c2228 color description : Dark red.

#8c2228 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c2228 has RGB values of R:140, G:34, B:40 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.71, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9183784.

Hex triplet 8c2228 #8c2228
RGB Decimal 140, 34, 40 rgb(140,34,40)
RGB Percent 54.9, 13.3, 15.7 rgb(54.9%,13.3%,15.7%)
CMYK 0, 76, 71, 45
HSL 356.6°, 60.9, 34.1 hsl(356.6,60.9%,34.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.6°, 75.7, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 31.519, 44.404, 23.503
XYZ 11.771, 6.874, 2.714
xyY 0.551, 0.322, 6.874
CIE-LCH 31.519, 50.241, 27.892
CIE-LUV 31.519, 75.749, 14.153
Hunter-Lab 26.218, 34.255, 12.215
Binary 10001100, 00100010, 00101000

Color Schemes with #8c2228

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Alternatives to #8c2228

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#8c2228 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c2228

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c2228;}
.background {background-color:#8c2228;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c2228;}

Shades and Tints of #8c2228

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, #0e0304 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c2228

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d5152 is the less saturated color, while #ad010a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c2228 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
  • #424242 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #513c3d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #595340 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #654f2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #912e2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b4137 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #733f2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f292d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population