#c42b42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42b42 is composed of 76.9% red, 16.9% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.1% magenta, 66.3% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 351 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 46.9%. #c42b42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5684 with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 17
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 66
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42b42 color description : Strong red.

#c42b42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42b42 has RGB values of R:196, G:43, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.66, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12856130.

Hex triplet c42b42 #c42b42
RGB Decimal 196, 43, 66 rgb(196,43,66)
RGB Percent 76.9, 16.9, 25.9 rgb(76.9%,16.9%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 78, 66, 23
HSL 351°, 64, 46.9 hsl(351,64%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 351°, 78.1, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.031, 59.944, 25.204
XYZ 24.613, 13.86, 6.533
xyY 0.547, 0.308, 13.86
CIE-LCH 44.031, 65.027, 22.805
CIE-LUV 44.031, 110.29, 15.135
Hunter-Lab 37.229, 52.863, 15.655
Binary 11000100, 00101011, 01000010

Color Schemes with #c42b42

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Alternatives to #c42b42

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#c42b42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42b42

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42b42;}
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Shades and Tints of #c42b42

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fcf2f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42b42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7575 is the less saturated color, while #e90628 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42b42 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705156 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756f60 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876b41 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6393b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #925655 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9d5341 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c5343d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population