#c42e2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42e2e is composed of 76.9% red, 18% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 62% and a lightness of 47.5%. #c42e2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c5c with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

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

#c42e2e color description : Strong red.

#c42e2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42e2e has RGB values of R:196, G:46, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.77, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12856878.

Hex triplet c42e2e #c42e2e
RGB Decimal 196, 46, 46 rgb(196,46,46)
RGB Percent 76.9, 18, 18 rgb(76.9%,18%,18%)
CMYK 0, 77, 77, 23
HSL 0°, 62, 47.5 hsl(0,62%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 76.5, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.075, 58.12, 37.149
XYZ 24.236, 13.89, 3.99
xyY 0.575, 0.33, 13.89
CIE-LCH 44.075, 68.979, 32.586
CIE-LUV 44.075, 113.778, 24.544
Hunter-Lab 37.269, 50.858, 19.742
Binary 11000100, 00101110, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c42e2e

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Alternatives to #c42e2e

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#c42e2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42e2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42e2e;}
.background {background-color:#c42e2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c42e2e;}

Shades and Tints of #c42e2e

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42e2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7878 is the less saturated color, while #e90909 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42e2e 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
  • #705252 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #797049 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7383a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94583f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f542d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c53435 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population