#a9042a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9042a is composed of 66.3% red, 1.6% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 97.6% magenta, 75.1% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 346.2 degrees, a saturation of 95.4% and a lightness of 33.9%. #a9042a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff0854 with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #990033.

    • R 66
    • G 2
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 98
    • Y 75
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9042a color description : Dark red.

#a9042a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9042a has RGB values of R:169, G:4, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.98, Y:0.75, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11076650.

Hex triplet a9042a #a9042a
RGB Decimal 169, 4, 42 rgb(169,4,42)
RGB Percent 66.3, 1.6, 16.5 rgb(66.3%,1.6%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 98, 75, 34
HSL 346.2°, 95.4, 33.9 hsl(346.2,95.4%,33.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.2°, 97.6, 66.3
Web Safe 990033 #990033
CIE-LAB 35.383, 59.262, 28.305
XYZ 16.824, 8.691, 2.982
xyY 0.59, 0.305, 8.691
CIE-LCH 35.383, 65.675, 25.53
CIE-LUV 35.383, 107.253, 15.011
Hunter-Lab 29.481, 50.276, 14.639
Binary 10101001, 00000100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a9042a

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Alternatives to #a9042a

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#a9042a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9042a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9042a;}
.background {background-color:#a9042a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9042a;}

Shades and Tints of #a9042a

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, #100004 is the darkest color, while #fffcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9042a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #595455 is the less saturated color, while #a9042a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9042a 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
  • #3a3a3a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #502f37 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #625b48 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #71572a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac1a16 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b3b3d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85392a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab121d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population