#c6231b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c6231b is composed of 77.6% red, 13.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.3% magenta, 86.4% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 2.8 degrees, a saturation of 76% and a lightness of 44.1%. #c6231b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4636 with #8d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 86
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c6231b color description : Strong red.

#c6231b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c6231b has RGB values of R:198, G:35, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.86, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 12985115.

Hex triplet c6231b #c6231b
RGB Decimal 198, 35, 27 rgb(198,35,27)
RGB Percent 77.6, 13.7, 10.6 rgb(77.6%,13.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 82, 86, 22
HSL 2.8°, 76, 44.1 hsl(2.8,76%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.8°, 86.4, 77.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.197, 61.259, 46.508
XYZ 24.089, 13.29, 2.334
xyY 0.607, 0.335, 13.29
CIE-LCH 43.197, 76.914, 37.206
CIE-LUV 43.197, 123.709, 28.479
Hunter-Lab 36.456, 54.151, 21.723
Binary 11000110, 00100011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #c6231b

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Alternatives to #c6231b

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#c6231b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c6231b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c6231b;}
.background {background-color:#c6231b;}
.border {border:1px solid #c6231b;}

Shades and Tints of #c6231b

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, #080101 is the darkest color, while #fef6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c6231b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #786a69 is the less saturated color, while #e00b01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c6231b 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4948 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796e35 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #896810 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c92d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95522c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f4f14 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c72926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population