#a8231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8231a is composed of 65.9% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.2% magenta, 84.5% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 3.8 degrees, a saturation of 73.2% and a lightness of 38%. #a8231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 85
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8231a color description : Dark red.

#a8231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8231a has RGB values of R:168, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.85, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11019034.

Hex triplet a8231a #a8231a
RGB Decimal 168, 35, 26 rgb(168,35,26)
RGB Percent 65.9, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(65.9%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 79, 85, 34
HSL 3.8°, 73.2, 38 hsl(3.8,73.2%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.8°, 84.5, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.121, 52.392, 39.359
XYZ 16.937, 9.604, 1.939
xyY 0.595, 0.337, 9.604
CIE-LCH 37.121, 65.529, 36.916
CIE-LUV 37.121, 100.52, 24.041
Hunter-Lab 30.99, 43.324, 17.983
Binary 10101000, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #a8231a

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Alternatives to #a8231a

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#a8231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8231a;}
.background {background-color:#a8231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8231a;}

Shades and Tints of #a8231a

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, #0f0302 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #655e5d is the less saturated color, while #be0f04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8231a 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d4240 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696032 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775b18 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804929 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #894618 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population