#a8172e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8172e is composed of 65.9% red, 9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 86.3% magenta, 72.6% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 350.5 degrees, a saturation of 75.9% and a lightness of 37.5%. #a8172e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5c 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

#a8172e color description : Dark red.

#a8172e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8172e has RGB values of R:168, G:23, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.73, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11015982.

Hex triplet a8172e #a8172e
RGB Decimal 168, 23, 46 rgb(168,23,46)
RGB Percent 65.9, 9, 18 rgb(65.9%,9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 86, 73, 34
HSL 350.5°, 75.9, 37.5 hsl(350.5,75.9%,37.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.5°, 86.3, 65.9
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 36.247, 56.228, 26.758
XYZ 16.949, 9.137, 3.456
xyY 0.574, 0.309, 9.137
CIE-LCH 36.247, 62.271, 25.449
CIE-LUV 36.247, 101.127, 15.056
Hunter-Lab 30.227, 47.188, 14.381
Binary 10101000, 00010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #a8172e

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Alternatives to #a8172e

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#a8172e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8172e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8172e;}
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Shades and Tints of #a8172e

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 #a8172e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #66595b is the less saturated color, while #be011f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8172e 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
  • #635d4b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #73592f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac2727 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c4440 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86412e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population