#a0172b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a0172b is composed of 62.7% red, 9% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 85.6% magenta, 73.1% yellow and 37.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351.2 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 35.9%. #a0172b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e56 with #410000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 63
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 86
    • Y 73
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#a0172b color description : Dark red.

#a0172b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a0172b has RGB values of R:160, G:23, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.73, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 10491691.

Hex triplet a0172b #a0172b
RGB Decimal 160, 23, 43 rgb(160,23,43)
RGB Percent 62.7, 9, 16.9 rgb(62.7%,9%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 86, 73, 37
HSL 351.2°, 74.9, 35.9 hsl(351.2,74.9%,35.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.2°, 85.6, 62.7
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 34.524, 53.861, 26.186
XYZ 15.24, 8.263, 3.078
xyY 0.573, 0.311, 8.263
CIE-LCH 34.524, 59.889, 25.928
CIE-LUV 34.524, 95.558, 14.686
Hunter-Lab 28.745, 44.336, 13.773
Binary 10100000, 00010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #a0172b

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Alternatives to #a0172b

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#a0172b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a0172b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a0172b;}
.background {background-color:#a0172b;}
.border {border:1px solid #a0172b;}

Shades and Tints of #a0172b

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, #060102 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a0172b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #615658 is the less saturated color, while #b5021c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a0172b 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
  • #55393d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #605a47 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e562c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a42626 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #77413c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #803f2c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a22028 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population