#a9231b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9231b is composed of 66.3% red, 13.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 84% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 3.4 degrees, a saturation of 72.4% and a lightness of 38.4%. #a9231b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4636 with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 84
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9231b color description : Dark red.

#a9231b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9231b has RGB values of R:169, G:35, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.84, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11084571.

Hex triplet a9231b #a9231b
RGB Decimal 169, 35, 27 rgb(169,35,27)
RGB Percent 66.3, 13.7, 10.6 rgb(66.3%,13.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 79, 84, 34
HSL 3.4°, 72.4, 38.4 hsl(3.4,72.4%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.4°, 84, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.332, 52.725, 39.102
XYZ 17.162, 9.718, 2.009
xyY 0.594, 0.336, 9.718
CIE-LCH 37.332, 65.642, 36.562
CIE-LUV 37.332, 101.162, 23.935
Hunter-Lab 31.174, 43.712, 18.001
Binary 10101001, 00100011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #a9231b

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Alternatives to #a9231b

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#a9231b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9231b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9231b;}
.background {background-color:#a9231b;}
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Shades and Tints of #a9231b

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, #110303 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9231b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #655f5f is the less saturated color, while #c00f04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9231b 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d4241 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a6033 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785b19 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #814a2a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a471a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population