#c42a2f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42a2f is composed of 76.9% red, 16.5% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 76% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 358.1 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 46.7%. #c42a2f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff545e with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 16
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 76
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42a2f color description : Strong red.

#c42a2f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42a2f has RGB values of R:196, G:42, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.76, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12855855.

Hex triplet c42a2f #c42a2f
RGB Decimal 196, 42, 47 rgb(196,42,47)
RGB Percent 76.9, 16.5, 18.4 rgb(76.9%,16.5%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 79, 76, 23
HSL 358.1°, 64.7, 46.7 hsl(358.1,64.7%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.1°, 78.6, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.654, 59.372, 36.117
XYZ 24.107, 13.6, 4.045
xyY 0.577, 0.326, 13.6
CIE-LCH 43.654, 69.494, 31.313
CIE-LUV 43.654, 115.511, 23.352
Hunter-Lab 36.878, 52.149, 19.312
Binary 11000100, 00101010, 00101111

Color Schemes with #c42a2f

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Alternatives to #c42a2f

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#c42a2f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42a2f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42a2f;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c42a2f;}

Shades and Tints of #c42a2f

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, #020001 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42a2f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7373 is the less saturated color, while #e9050d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42a2f 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e5051 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786f4a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #89692e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c63536 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #935540 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e522e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c53134 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population