#a9231d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9231d is composed of 66.3% red, 13.7% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 82.8% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.6 degrees, a saturation of 70.7% and a lightness of 38.8%. #a9231d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463a with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 83
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9231d color description : Dark red.

#a9231d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9231d has RGB values of R:169, G:35, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.83, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11084573.

Hex triplet a9231d #a9231d
RGB Decimal 169, 35, 29 rgb(169,35,29)
RGB Percent 66.3, 13.7, 11.4 rgb(66.3%,13.7%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 79, 83, 34
HSL 2.6°, 70.7, 38.8 hsl(2.6,70.7%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.6°, 82.8, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.35, 52.781, 38.05
XYZ 17.186, 9.728, 2.135
xyY 0.592, 0.335, 9.728
CIE-LCH 37.35, 65.066, 35.788
CIE-LUV 37.35, 100.849, 23.384
Hunter-Lab 31.19, 43.774, 17.774
Binary 10101001, 00100011, 00011101

Color Schemes with #a9231d

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Alternatives to #a9231d

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#a9231d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9231d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9231d;}
.background {background-color:#a9231d;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9231d;}

Shades and Tints of #a9231d

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fcf0f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9231d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646262 is the less saturated color, while #c00e06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9231d 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
  • #6a6035 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785c1c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804a2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89471c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population