#a6242e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a6242e is composed of 65.1% red, 14.1% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.3% magenta, 72.3% yellow and 34.9% black. It has a hue angle of 355.4 degrees, a saturation of 64.4% and a lightness of 39.6%. #a6242e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485c with #4d0000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 65
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 72
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#a6242e color description : Dark red.

#a6242e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a6242e has RGB values of R:166, G:36, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.72, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 10888238.

Hex triplet a6242e #a6242e
RGB Decimal 166, 36, 46 rgb(166,36,46)
RGB Percent 65.1, 14.1, 18 rgb(65.1%,14.1%,18%)
CMYK 0, 78, 72, 35
HSL 355.4°, 64.4, 39.6 hsl(355.4,64.4%,39.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.4°, 78.3, 65.1
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.056, 52.197, 27.617
XYZ 16.851, 9.568, 3.544
xyY 0.562, 0.319, 9.568
CIE-LCH 37.056, 59.053, 27.883
CIE-LUV 37.056, 94.572, 16.973
Hunter-Lab 30.932, 43.109, 14.859
Binary 10100110, 00100100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #a6242e

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Alternatives to #a6242e

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#a6242e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a6242e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a6242e;}
.background {background-color:#a6242e;}
.border {border:1px solid #a6242e;}

Shades and Tints of #a6242e

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a6242e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686263 is the less saturated color, while #c50514 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a6242e 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e4446 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #665f48 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #755b2f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #aa3032 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d4a3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87472f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a82c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population