#c6242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c6242a is composed of 77.6% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.8% magenta, 78.8% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 69.2% and a lightness of 45.9%. #c6242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #8d0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 78
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 79
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c6242a color description : Strong red.

#c6242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c6242a has RGB values of R:198, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.79, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 12985386.

Hex triplet c6242a #c6242a
RGB Decimal 198, 36, 42 rgb(198,36,42)
RGB Percent 77.6, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(77.6%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 82, 79, 22
HSL 357.8°, 69.2, 45.9 hsl(357.8,69.2%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 81.8, 77.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.416, 61.408, 38.833
XYZ 24.339, 13.438, 3.503
xyY 0.59, 0.326, 13.438
CIE-LCH 43.416, 72.656, 32.309
CIE-LUV 43.416, 120.76, 24.397
Hunter-Lab 36.658, 54.364, 19.995
Binary 11000110, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c6242a

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Alternatives to #c6242a

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#c6242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c6242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c6242a;}
.background {background-color:#c6242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c6242a;}

Shades and Tints of #c6242a

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, #0f0303 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c6242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e6c6d is the less saturated color, while #ea0009 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c6242a 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c4b4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786e46 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #886928 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c83030 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94533c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f5028 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c72b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population