#b42c1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b42c1a is composed of 70.6% red, 17.3% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75.6% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 7 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b42c1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5834 with #690000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 71
    • G 17
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 76
    • Y 86
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b42c1a color description : Strong red.

#b42c1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b42c1a has RGB values of R:180, G:44, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.76, Y:0.86, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11807770.

Hex triplet b42c1a #b42c1a
RGB Decimal 180, 44, 26 rgb(180,44,26)
RGB Percent 70.6, 17.3, 10.2 rgb(70.6%,17.3%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 76, 86, 29
HSL 7°, 74.8, 40.4 hsl(7,74.8%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 7°, 85.6, 70.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 40.543, 53.23, 43.311
XYZ 19.911, 11.582, 2.164
xyY 0.592, 0.344, 11.582
CIE-LCH 40.543, 68.624, 39.134
CIE-LUV 40.543, 105.473, 27.673
Hunter-Lab 34.032, 44.877, 20.052
Binary 10110100, 00101100, 00011010

Color Schemes with #b42c1a

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Alternatives to #b42c1a

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#b42c1a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b42c1a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b42c1a;}
.background {background-color:#b42c1a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b42c1a;}

Shades and Tints of #b42c1a

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, #090201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b42c1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6361 is the less saturated color, while #cc1a02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b42c1a 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664b48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726732 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816216 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b83436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a5229 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #934e17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b6312c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population