#a42231 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a42231 is composed of 64.3% red, 13.3% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 70.1% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 353.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.7% and a lightness of 38.8%. #a42231 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4462 with #490000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 64
    • G 13
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 70
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#a42231 color description : Dark red.

#a42231 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a42231 has RGB values of R:164, G:34, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.7, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 10756657.

Hex triplet a42231 #a42231
RGB Decimal 164, 34, 49 rgb(164,34,49)
RGB Percent 64.3, 13.3, 19.2 rgb(64.3%,13.3%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 79, 70, 36
HSL 353.1°, 65.7, 38.8 hsl(353.1,65.7%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.1°, 79.3, 64.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 36.481, 52.358, 24.968
XYZ 16.437, 9.26, 3.827
xyY 0.557, 0.314, 9.26
CIE-LCH 36.481, 58.007, 25.495
CIE-LUV 36.481, 93.084, 14.819
Hunter-Lab 30.431, 43.162, 13.844
Binary 10100100, 00100010, 00110001

Color Schemes with #a42231

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Alternatives to #a42231

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#a42231 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a42231

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a42231;}
.background {background-color:#a42231;}
.border {border:1px solid #a42231;}

Shades and Tints of #a42231

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fcf0f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a42231

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #675f60 is the less saturated color, while #c2041a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a42231 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d4346 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #645e4c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #735a33 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a82f31 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b4842 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #844532 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a62a31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population