#8c2438 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c2438 is composed of 54.9% red, 14.1% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.3% magenta, 60% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 348.5 degrees, a saturation of 59.1% and a lightness of 34.5%. #8c2438 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4870 with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 14
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 60
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c2438 color description : Dark red.

#8c2438 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c2438 has RGB values of R:140, G:36, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.6, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9184312.

Hex triplet 8c2438 #8c2438
RGB Decimal 140, 36, 56 rgb(140,36,56)
RGB Percent 54.9, 14.1, 22 rgb(54.9%,14.1%,22%)
CMYK 0, 74, 60, 45
HSL 348.5°, 59.1, 34.5 hsl(348.5,59.1%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 348.5°, 74.3, 54.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 32.088, 44.671, 13.885
XYZ 12.16, 7.124, 4.476
xyY 0.512, 0.3, 7.124
CIE-LCH 32.088, 46.779, 17.267
CIE-LUV 32.088, 70.666, 6.569
Hunter-Lab 26.691, 34.615, 8.741
Binary 10001100, 00100100, 00111000

Color Schemes with #8c2438

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Alternatives to #8c2438

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#8c2438 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c2438

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c2438;}
.background {background-color:#8c2438;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c2438;}

Shades and Tints of #8c2438

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, #0f0406 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c2438

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d5355 is the less saturated color, while #ae0223 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c2438 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
  • #454545 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #533e42 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #565451 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #64513b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #913234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a4248 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #72403a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f2d35 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population