#c42c1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42c1e is composed of 76.9% red, 17.3% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77.6% magenta, 84.7% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 5.1 degrees, a saturation of 73.5% and a lightness of 44.3%. #c42c1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff583c with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 17
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 85
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42c1e color description : Strong red.

#c42c1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42c1e has RGB values of R:196, G:44, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.85, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12856350.

Hex triplet c42c1e #c42c1e
RGB Decimal 196, 44, 30 rgb(196,44,30)
RGB Percent 76.9, 17.3, 11.8 rgb(76.9%,17.3%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 78, 85, 23
HSL 5.1°, 73.5, 44.3 hsl(5.1,73.5%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.1°, 84.7, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.703, 58.254, 45.334
XYZ 23.901, 13.634, 2.601
xyY 0.595, 0.34, 13.634
CIE-LCH 43.703, 73.815, 37.89
CIE-LUV 43.703, 117.549, 29.049
Hunter-Lab 36.924, 50.927, 21.67
Binary 11000100, 00101100, 00011110

Color Schemes with #c42c1e

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Alternatives to #c42c1e

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#c42c1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42c1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42c1e;}
.background {background-color:#c42c1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c42c1e;}

Shades and Tints of #c42c1e

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 #fef7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42c1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766d6c is the less saturated color, while #de1604 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42c1e 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
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e4f4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a6f37 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6918 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c73536 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95562e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f531a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c6312d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population