#a9242b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9242b is composed of 66.3% red, 14.1% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.7% magenta, 74.6% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 356.8 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 40.2%. #a9242b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4856 with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 75
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9242b color description : Dark red.

#a9242b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9242b has RGB values of R:169, G:36, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.75, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11084843.

Hex triplet a9242b #a9242b
RGB Decimal 169, 36, 43 rgb(169,36,43)
RGB Percent 66.3, 14.1, 16.9 rgb(66.3%,14.1%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 79, 75, 34
HSL 356.8°, 64.9, 40.2 hsl(356.8,64.9%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.8°, 78.7, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.614, 52.973, 30.25
XYZ 17.43, 9.873, 3.273
xyY 0.57, 0.323, 9.873
CIE-LCH 37.614, 61.002, 29.728
CIE-LUV 37.614, 97.682, 18.787
Hunter-Lab 31.422, 44.027, 15.819
Binary 10101001, 00100100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #a9242b

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Alternatives to #a9242b

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#a9242b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9242b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9242b;}
.background {background-color:#a9242b;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9242b;}

Shades and Tints of #a9242b

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 #fdf6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9242b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6363 is the less saturated color, while #c9040f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9242b 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
  • #5f4546 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686145 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775c2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804a3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89482c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population