#a8252b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8252b is composed of 65.9% red, 14.5% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78% magenta, 74.4% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 357.3 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 40.2%. #a8252b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a56 with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 15
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 74
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8252b color description : Dark red.

#a8252b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8252b has RGB values of R:168, G:37, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.74, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11019563.

Hex triplet a8252b #a8252b
RGB Decimal 168, 37, 43 rgb(168,37,43)
RGB Percent 65.9, 14.5, 16.9 rgb(65.9%,14.5%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 78, 74, 34
HSL 357.3°, 63.9, 40.2 hsl(357.3,63.9%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.3°, 78, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.526, 52.357, 30.096
XYZ 17.247, 9.824, 3.274
xyY 0.568, 0.324, 9.824
CIE-LCH 37.526, 60.39, 29.891
CIE-LUV 37.526, 96.421, 18.811
Hunter-Lab 31.344, 43.367, 15.749
Binary 10101000, 00100101, 00101011

Color Schemes with #a8252b

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Alternatives to #a8252b

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#a8252b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8252b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8252b;}
.background {background-color:#a8252b;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8252b;}

Shades and Tints of #a8252b

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, #070202 is the darkest color, while #fdf6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8252b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696464 is the less saturated color, while #c8050e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8252b 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f4546 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686045 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775c2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac3032 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f4b3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88482c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2c2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population