#a8172d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8172d is composed of 65.9% red, 9% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 86.3% magenta, 73.2% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 350.9 degrees, a saturation of 75.9% and a lightness of 37.5%. #a8172d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5a with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 66
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 86
    • Y 73
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8172d color description : Dark red.

#a8172d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8172d has RGB values of R:168, G:23, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.73, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11015981.

Hex triplet a8172d #a8172d
RGB Decimal 168, 23, 45 rgb(168,23,45)
RGB Percent 65.9, 9, 17.6 rgb(65.9%,9%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 86, 73, 34
HSL 350.9°, 75.9, 37.5 hsl(350.9,75.9%,37.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.9°, 86.3, 65.9
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 36.232, 56.185, 27.365
XYZ 16.929, 9.129, 3.353
xyY 0.576, 0.31, 9.129
CIE-LCH 36.232, 62.495, 25.969
CIE-LUV 36.232, 101.388, 15.487
Hunter-Lab 30.215, 47.139, 14.57
Binary 10101000, 00010111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #a8172d

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Alternatives to #a8172d

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#a8172d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8172d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8172d;}
.background {background-color:#a8172d;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8172d;}

Shades and Tints of #a8172d

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 #a8172d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #66595b is the less saturated color, while #be011e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8172d 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
  • #645d4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #73592e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac2626 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c443f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86412d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population