#a9242d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9242d is composed of 66.3% red, 14.1% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.7% magenta, 73.4% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 355.9 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 40.2%. #a9242d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485a with #530000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 66
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 73
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9242d color description : Dark red.

#a9242d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9242d has RGB values of R:169, G:36, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.73, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11084845.

Hex triplet a9242d #a9242d
RGB Decimal 169, 36, 45 rgb(169,36,45)
RGB Percent 66.3, 14.1, 17.6 rgb(66.3%,14.1%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 79, 73, 34
HSL 355.9°, 64.9, 40.2 hsl(355.9,64.9%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.9°, 78.7, 66.3
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.641, 53.06, 29.067
XYZ 17.468, 9.888, 3.471
xyY 0.567, 0.321, 9.888
CIE-LCH 37.641, 60.5, 28.715
CIE-LUV 37.641, 97.223, 17.97
Hunter-Lab 31.446, 44.124, 15.467
Binary 10101001, 00100100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #a9242d

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Alternatives to #a9242d

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#a9242d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9242d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9242d;}
.background {background-color:#a9242d;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9242d;}

Shades and Tints of #a9242d

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 #fdf6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9242d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6364 is the less saturated color, while #c90412 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9242d 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
  • #5f4547 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686147 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775c2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ad3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f4a3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89482e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab2b30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population