#8c231d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c231d is composed of 54.9% red, 13.7% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 79.3% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 3.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.7% and a lightness of 33.1%. #8c231d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463a with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 79
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c231d color description : Dark red.

#8c231d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c231d has RGB values of R:140, G:35, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.79, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9184029.

Hex triplet 8c231d #8c231d
RGB Decimal 140, 35, 29 rgb(140,35,29)
RGB Percent 54.9, 13.7, 11.4 rgb(54.9%,13.7%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 75, 79, 45
HSL 3.2°, 65.7, 33.1 hsl(3.2,65.7%,33.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.2°, 79.3, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 31.504, 43.532, 30.255
XYZ 11.639, 6.868, 1.875
xyY 0.571, 0.337, 6.868
CIE-LCH 31.504, 53.013, 34.8
CIE-LUV 31.504, 77.493, 18.652
Hunter-Lab 26.206, 33.414, 14.102
Binary 10001100, 00100011, 00011101

Color Schemes with #8c231d

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Alternatives to #8c231d

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#8c231d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c231d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c231d;}
.background {background-color:#8c231d;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c231d;}

Shades and Tints of #8c231d

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, #0a0302 is the darkest color, while #fef9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c231d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585151 is the less saturated color, while #a60c03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c231d 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
  • #513c3b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b5333 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #674f20 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #922d2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c412b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #743f1f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population