#c9170e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9170e is composed of 78.8% red, 9% green and 5.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.6% magenta, 93% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 2.9 degrees, a saturation of 87% and a lightness of 42.2%. #c9170e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e1c with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0000.

    • R 79
    • G 9
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 89
    • Y 93
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9170e color description : Strong red.

#c9170e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9170e has RGB values of R:201, G:23, B:14 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.89, Y:0.93, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13178638.

Hex triplet c9170e #c9170e
RGB Decimal 201, 23, 14 rgb(201,23,14)
RGB Percent 78.8, 9, 5.5 rgb(78.8%,9%,5.5%)
CMYK 0, 89, 93, 21
HSL 2.9°, 87, 42.2 hsl(2.9,87%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.9°, 93, 78.8
Web Safe cc0000 #cc0000
CIE-LAB 42.861, 64.385, 52.006
XYZ 24.474, 13.065, 1.649
xyY 0.625, 0.333, 13.065
CIE-LCH 42.861, 82.765, 38.929
CIE-LUV 42.861, 131.772, 29.725
Hunter-Lab 36.146, 57.607, 22.598
Binary 11001001, 00010111, 00001110

Color Schemes with #c9170e

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Alternatives to #c9170e

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#c9170e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9170e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9170e;}
.background {background-color:#c9170e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9170e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9170e

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, #120201 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9170e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6969 is the less saturated color, while #d11006 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9170e 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #64413f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796d29 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #886800 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb221f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #964d1f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f4a05 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca1e19 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population