#c52a2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c52a2e is composed of 77.3% red, 16.5% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.7% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 358.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 46.9%. #c52a2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff545c with #8b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 16
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 77
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c52a2e color description : Strong red.

#c52a2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c52a2e has RGB values of R:197, G:42, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.77, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12921390.

Hex triplet c52a2e #c52a2e
RGB Decimal 197, 42, 46 rgb(197,42,46)
RGB Percent 77.3, 16.5, 18 rgb(77.3%,16.5%,18%)
CMYK 0, 79, 77, 23
HSL 358.5°, 64.9, 46.9 hsl(358.5,64.9%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.5°, 78.7, 77.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.838, 59.628, 36.95
XYZ 24.348, 13.726, 3.952
xyY 0.579, 0.327, 13.726
CIE-LCH 43.838, 70.148, 31.785
CIE-LUV 43.838, 116.51, 23.9
Hunter-Lab 37.049, 52.471, 19.61
Binary 11000101, 00101010, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c52a2e

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Alternatives to #c52a2e

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#c52a2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c52a2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c52a2e;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c52a2e;}

Shades and Tints of #c52a2e

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 #fcf2f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c52a2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7474 is the less saturated color, while #ea050b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c52a2e 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
  • #6f5050 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786f49 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #896a2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c73536 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94563f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f522d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c63133 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population