#c42c2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42c2a is composed of 76.9% red, 17.3% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77.6% magenta, 78.6% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 0.8 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 46.7%. #c42c2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5854 with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 17
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 79
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42c2a color description : Strong red.

#c42c2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42c2a has RGB values of R:196, G:44, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.79, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12856362.

Hex triplet c42c2a #c42c2a
RGB Decimal 196, 44, 42 rgb(196,44,42)
RGB Percent 76.9, 17.3, 16.5 rgb(76.9%,17.3%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 78, 79, 23
HSL 0.8°, 64.7, 46.7 hsl(0.8,64.7%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.8°, 78.6, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.81, 58.599, 39.12
XYZ 24.085, 13.707, 3.568
xyY 0.582, 0.331, 13.707
CIE-LCH 43.81, 70.457, 33.727
CIE-LUV 43.81, 115.563, 25.535
Hunter-Lab 37.023, 51.329, 20.202
Binary 11000100, 00101100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c42c2a

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Alternatives to #c42c2a

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#c42c2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42c2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42c2a;}
.background {background-color:#c42c2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c42c2a;}

Shades and Tints of #c42c2a

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42c2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7373 is the less saturated color, while #e90805 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42c2a 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
  • #6e5050 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796f44 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a28 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c73638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94563b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f5329 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c63232 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population