#c6172b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c6172b is composed of 77.6% red, 9% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.4% magenta, 78.3% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 353.1 degrees, a saturation of 79.2% and a lightness of 43.3%. #c6172b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e56 with #8d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 78
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 78
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c6172b color description : Strong red.

#c6172b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c6172b has RGB values of R:198, G:23, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.78, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 12982059.

Hex triplet c6172b #c6172b
RGB Decimal 198, 23, 43 rgb(198,23,43)
RGB Percent 77.6, 9, 16.9 rgb(77.6%,9%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 88, 78, 22
HSL 353.1°, 79.2, 43.3 hsl(353.1,79.2%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.1°, 88.4, 77.6
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 42.454, 64.213, 37.253
XYZ 24.032, 12.796, 3.49
xyY 0.596, 0.317, 12.796
CIE-LCH 42.454, 74.237, 30.12
CIE-LUV 42.454, 125.106, 22.211
Hunter-Lab 35.772, 57.321, 19.256
Binary 11000110, 00010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #c6172b

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Alternatives to #c6172b

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#c6172b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c6172b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c6172b;}
.background {background-color:#c6172b;}
.border {border:1px solid #c6172b;}

Shades and Tints of #c6172b

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 #fef2f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c6172b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716c6d is the less saturated color, while #d7061e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c6172b 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664347 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756c49 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866728 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c82625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #924d3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9d4a29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c72027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population