#8e252b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e252b is composed of 55.7% red, 14.5% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 73.9% magenta, 69.7% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 356.6 degrees, a saturation of 58.7% and a lightness of 35.1%. #8e252b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a56 with #1d0000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 56
    • G 15
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 70
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#8e252b color description : Dark red.

#8e252b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e252b has RGB values of R:142, G:37, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.7, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 9315627.

Hex triplet 8e252b #8e252b
RGB Decimal 142, 37, 43 rgb(142,37,43)
RGB Percent 55.7, 14.5, 16.9 rgb(55.7%,14.5%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 74, 70, 44
HSL 356.6°, 58.7, 35.1 hsl(356.6,58.7%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.6°, 73.9, 55.7
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 32.369, 44.1, 22.724
XYZ 12.253, 7.25, 3.039
xyY 0.544, 0.322, 7.25
CIE-LCH 32.369, 49.611, 27.261
CIE-LUV 32.369, 75.258, 13.934
Hunter-Lab 26.925, 34.114, 12.155
Binary 10001110, 00100101, 00101011

Color Schemes with #8e252b

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Alternatives to #8e252b

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#8e252b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e252b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e252b;}
.background {background-color:#8e252b;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e252b;}

Shades and Tints of #8e252b

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, #020101 is the darkest color, while #fbf1f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e252b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5e5556 is the less saturated color, while #b0030d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e252b 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
  • #543f40 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b5542 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #67512f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #933033 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d433a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #75412d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #912c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population