#c42b57 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42b57 is composed of 76.9% red, 16.9% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.1% magenta, 55.6% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 342.7 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 46.9%. #c42b57 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff56ae with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3366.

    • R 77
    • G 17
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 56
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42b57 color description : Strong pink.

#c42b57 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42b57 has RGB values of R:196, G:43, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.56, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12856151.

Hex triplet c42b57 #c42b57
RGB Decimal 196, 43, 87 rgb(196,43,87)
RGB Percent 76.9, 16.9, 34.1 rgb(76.9%,16.9%,34.1%)
CMYK 0, 78, 56, 23
HSL 342.7°, 64, 46.9 hsl(342.7,64%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 342.7°, 78.1, 76.9
Web Safe cc3366 #cc3366
CIE-LAB 44.454, 61.271, 12.768
XYZ 25.35, 14.154, 10.414
xyY 0.508, 0.284, 14.154
CIE-LCH 44.454, 62.588, 11.771
CIE-LUV 44.454, 103.583, 3.118
Hunter-Lab 37.622, 54.434, 9.925
Binary 11000100, 00101011, 01010111

Color Schemes with #c42b57

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Alternatives to #c42b57

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#c42b57 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42b57

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c42b57

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 #fcf2f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42b57

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7576 is the less saturated color, while #e90647 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42b57 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #72545d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #707078 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846c55 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c53d40 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e576c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9b5456 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c43648 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population