#a8042a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8042a is composed of 65.9% red, 1.6% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 97.6% magenta, 75% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 346.1 degrees, a saturation of 95.3% and a lightness of 33.7%. #a8042a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff0854 with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 66
    • G 2
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 98
    • Y 75
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8042a color description : Dark red.

#a8042a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8042a has RGB values of R:168, G:4, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.98, Y:0.75, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11011114.

Hex triplet a8042a #a8042a
RGB Decimal 168, 4, 42 rgb(168,4,42)
RGB Percent 65.9, 1.6, 16.5 rgb(65.9%,1.6%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 98, 75, 34
HSL 346.1°, 95.3, 33.7 hsl(346.1,95.3%,33.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.1°, 97.6, 65.9
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 35.165, 59.008, 27.997
XYZ 16.611, 8.581, 2.972
xyY 0.59, 0.305, 8.581
CIE-LCH 35.165, 65.313, 25.382
CIE-LUV 35.165, 106.482, 14.795
Hunter-Lab 29.293, 49.954, 14.49
Binary 10101000, 00000100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a8042a

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Alternatives to #a8042a

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#a8042a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8042a

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #a8042a

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, #0f0004 is the darkest color, while #fffbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8042a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #595355 is the less saturated color, while #a8042a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8042a 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
  • #393939 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4f2e36 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #615b48 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #70572a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ab1a16 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b3b3d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84392a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa121d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population