#a42e2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a42e2c is composed of 64.3% red, 18% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 72% magenta, 73.2% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 1 degrees, a saturation of 57.7% and a lightness of 40.8%. #a42e2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c58 with #490000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 64
    • G 18
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 72
    • Y 73
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#a42e2c color description : Dark red.

#a42e2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a42e2c has RGB values of R:164, G:46, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.72, Y:0.73, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 10759724.

Hex triplet a42e2c #a42e2c
RGB Decimal 164, 46, 44 rgb(164,46,44)
RGB Percent 64.3, 18, 17.3 rgb(64.3%,18%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 72, 73, 36
HSL 1°, 57.7, 40.8 hsl(1,57.7%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 1°, 73.2, 64.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.897, 47.968, 29.716
XYZ 16.742, 10.03, 3.437
xyY 0.554, 0.332, 10.03
CIE-LCH 37.897, 56.427, 31.778
CIE-LUV 37.897, 88.399, 19.814
Hunter-Lab 31.671, 38.938, 15.735
Binary 10100100, 00101110, 00101100

Color Schemes with #a42e2c

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Alternatives to #a42e2c

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#a42e2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a42e2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a42e2c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #a42e2c;}

Shades and Tints of #a42e2c

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, #090303 is the darkest color, while #fdf9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a42e2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6464 is the less saturated color, while #cc0704 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a42e2c 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624a4a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696144 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785d2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a8383a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e4e3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #884c2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a73435 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population