#a5242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a5242a is composed of 64.7% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.2% magenta, 74.5% yellow and 35.3% black. It has a hue angle of 357.2 degrees, a saturation of 64.2% and a lightness of 39.4%. #a5242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #4b0000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 65
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 75
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#a5242a color description : Dark red.

#a5242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a5242a has RGB values of R:165, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.75, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 10822698.

Hex triplet a5242a #a5242a
RGB Decimal 165, 36, 42 rgb(165,36,42)
RGB Percent 64.7, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(64.7%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 78, 75, 35
HSL 357.2°, 64.2, 39.4 hsl(357.2,64.2%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.2°, 78.2, 64.7
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 36.8, 51.713, 29.713
XYZ 16.567, 9.43, 3.138
xyY 0.569, 0.324, 9.43
CIE-LCH 36.8, 59.642, 29.881
CIE-LUV 36.8, 94.691, 18.447
Hunter-Lab 30.709, 42.556, 15.437
Binary 10100101, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a5242a

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Alternatives to #a5242a

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#a5242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a5242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a5242a;}
.background {background-color:#a5242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a5242a;}

Shades and Tints of #a5242a

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fcf3f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a5242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676262 is the less saturated color, while #c4050e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a5242a 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
  • #5d4344 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #665f43 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #755b2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a93031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d493a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86472b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a72b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population