#a8252d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8252d is composed of 65.9% red, 14.5% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78% magenta, 73.2% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 356.3 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 40.2%. #a8252d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a5a with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 15
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 73
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8252d color description : Dark red.

#a8252d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8252d has RGB values of R:168, G:37, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.73, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11019565.

Hex triplet a8252d #a8252d
RGB Decimal 168, 37, 45 rgb(168,37,45)
RGB Percent 65.9, 14.5, 17.6 rgb(65.9%,14.5%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 78, 73, 34
HSL 356.3°, 63.9, 40.2 hsl(356.3,63.9%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.3°, 78, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.553, 52.445, 28.913
XYZ 17.284, 9.84, 3.472
xyY 0.565, 0.322, 9.84
CIE-LCH 37.553, 59.887, 28.869
CIE-LUV 37.553, 95.966, 17.991
Hunter-Lab 31.368, 43.464, 15.396
Binary 10101000, 00100101, 00101101

Color Schemes with #a8252d

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Alternatives to #a8252d

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#a8252d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8252d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8252d;}
.background {background-color:#a8252d;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8252d;}

Shades and Tints of #a8252d

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 #fdf6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8252d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696464 is the less saturated color, while #c80511 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8252d 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
  • #5f4547 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686047 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #765c2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac3132 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f4b3d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88482e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population