#aa242b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #aa242b is composed of 66.7% red, 14.1% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.8% magenta, 74.7% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 356.9 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 40.4%. #aa242b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4856 with #550000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 67
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 75
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#aa242b color description : Dark red.

#aa242b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #aa242b has RGB values of R:170, G:36, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.75, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 11150379.

Hex triplet aa242b #aa242b
RGB Decimal 170, 36, 43 rgb(170,36,43)
RGB Percent 66.7, 14.1, 16.9 rgb(66.7%,14.1%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 79, 75, 33
HSL 356.9°, 65, 40.4 hsl(356.9,65%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.9°, 78.8, 66.7
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.814, 53.275, 30.531
XYZ 17.645, 9.984, 3.283
xyY 0.571, 0.323, 9.984
CIE-LCH 37.814, 61.404, 29.817
CIE-LUV 37.814, 98.483, 18.973
Hunter-Lab 31.598, 44.383, 15.958
Binary 10101010, 00100100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #aa242b

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Alternatives to #aa242b

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#aa242b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #aa242b

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #aa242b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6364 is the less saturated color, while #ca040f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #aa242b 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
  • #604546 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #696145 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #785d2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ae3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #804b3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a482b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ac2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population