#a8172a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8172a is composed of 65.9% red, 9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 86.3% magenta, 75% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 352.1 degrees, a saturation of 75.9% and a lightness of 37.5%. #a8172a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e54 with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 66
    • G 9
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 86
    • Y 75
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8172a color description : Dark red.

#a8172a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8172a has RGB values of R:168, G:23, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.75, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11015978.

Hex triplet a8172a #a8172a
RGB Decimal 168, 23, 42 rgb(168,23,42)
RGB Percent 65.9, 9, 16.5 rgb(65.9%,9%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 86, 75, 34
HSL 352.1°, 75.9, 37.5 hsl(352.1,75.9%,37.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.1°, 86.3, 65.9
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 36.189, 56.059, 29.177
XYZ 16.874, 9.107, 3.06
xyY 0.581, 0.314, 9.107
CIE-LCH 36.189, 63.197, 27.495
CIE-LUV 36.189, 102.142, 16.73
Hunter-Lab 30.178, 46.996, 15.113
Binary 10101000, 00010111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a8172a

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Alternatives to #a8172a

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#a8172a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8172a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8172a;}
.background {background-color:#a8172a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8172a;}

Shades and Tints of #a8172a

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, #0d0203 is the darkest color, while #fefafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8172a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #66595b is the less saturated color, while #be011a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8172a 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
  • #454545 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #593c40 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #645d46 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #73592b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac2626 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d443c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86412a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population