#a8242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8242a is composed of 65.9% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 75% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 357.3 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 40%. #a8242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 75
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8242a color description : Dark red.

#a8242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8242a has RGB values of R:168, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.75, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11019306.

Hex triplet a8242a #a8242a
RGB Decimal 168, 36, 42 rgb(168,36,42)
RGB Percent 65.9, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(65.9%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 79, 75, 34
HSL 357.3°, 64.7, 40 hsl(357.3,64.7%,40%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.3°, 78.6, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.401, 52.628, 30.557
XYZ 17.198, 9.756, 3.168
xyY 0.571, 0.324, 9.756
CIE-LCH 37.401, 60.856, 30.141
CIE-LUV 37.401, 97.102, 19
Hunter-Lab 31.234, 43.625, 15.851
Binary 10101000, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a8242a

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Alternatives to #a8242a

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#a8242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8242a;}
.background {background-color:#a8242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8242a;}

Shades and Tints of #a8242a

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, #060102 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696363 is the less saturated color, while #c7050d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8242a 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e4445 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686044 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #765c2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f4a3a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88472b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population