#a8272a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8272a is composed of 65.9% red, 15.3% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.8% magenta, 75% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 358.6 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 40.6%. #a8272a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e54 with #510000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 15
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 75
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8272a color description : Dark red.

#a8272a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8272a has RGB values of R:168, G:39, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.75, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11020074.

Hex triplet a8272a #a8272a
RGB Decimal 168, 39, 42 rgb(168,39,42)
RGB Percent 65.9, 15.3, 16.5 rgb(65.9%,15.3%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 77, 75, 34
HSL 358.6°, 62.3, 40.6 hsl(358.6,62.3%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.6°, 76.8, 65.9
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.744, 51.667, 30.945
XYZ 17.293, 9.945, 3.199
xyY 0.568, 0.327, 9.945
CIE-LCH 37.744, 60.225, 30.919
CIE-LUV 37.744, 95.693, 19.639
Hunter-Lab 31.536, 42.693, 16.06
Binary 10101000, 00100111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a8272a

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Alternatives to #a8272a

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#a8272a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8272a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8272a;}
.background {background-color:#a8272a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a8272a;}

Shades and Tints of #a8272a

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, #090202 is the darkest color, while #fdf8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8272a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686767 is the less saturated color, while #c8070c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8272a 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #604647 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696143 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775d2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac3234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804c3a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89492b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #aa2e30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population