#c51c2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c51c2a is composed of 77.3% red, 11% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 85.8% magenta, 78.7% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 355 degrees, a saturation of 75.1% and a lightness of 44.1%. #c51c2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff3854 with #8b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 11
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 86
    • Y 79
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c51c2a color description : Strong red.

#c51c2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c51c2a has RGB values of R:197, G:28, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.86, Y:0.79, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12917802.

Hex triplet c51c2a #c51c2a
RGB Decimal 197, 28, 42 rgb(197,28,42)
RGB Percent 77.3, 11, 16.5 rgb(77.3%,11%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 86, 79, 23
HSL 355°, 75.1, 44.1 hsl(355,75.1%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 355°, 85.8, 77.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.568, 62.966, 37.886
XYZ 23.86, 12.871, 3.418
xyY 0.594, 0.321, 12.871
CIE-LCH 42.568, 73.485, 31.035
CIE-LUV 42.568, 123.002, 23
Hunter-Lab 35.876, 55.932, 19.464
Binary 11000101, 00011100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c51c2a

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Alternatives to #c51c2a

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#c51c2a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c51c2a;}
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Shades and Tints of #c51c2a

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, #080102 is the darkest color, while #fef6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c51c2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776a6b is the less saturated color, while #df0214 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c51c2a 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #674648 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756c47 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866727 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c72a29 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #924f3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9d4c28 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c62429 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population