#c9222e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9222e is composed of 78.8% red, 13.3% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 83.1% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 355.7 degrees, a saturation of 71.1% and a lightness of 46.1%. #c9222e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff445c with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 79
    • G 13
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 77
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9222e color description : Strong red.

#c9222e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9222e has RGB values of R:201, G:34, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13181486.

Hex triplet c9222e #c9222e
RGB Decimal 201, 34, 46 rgb(201,34,46)
RGB Percent 78.8, 13.3, 18 rgb(78.8%,13.3%,18%)
CMYK 0, 83, 77, 21
HSL 355.7°, 71.1, 46.1 hsl(355.7,71.1%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.7°, 83.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.89, 62.87, 37.238
XYZ 25.154, 13.762, 3.917
xyY 0.587, 0.321, 13.762
CIE-LCH 43.89, 73.07, 30.638
CIE-LUV 43.89, 123.041, 23.204
Hunter-Lab 37.097, 56.112, 19.708
Binary 11001001, 00100010, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c9222e

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Alternatives to #c9222e

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#c9222e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9222e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9222e;}
.background {background-color:#c9222e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9222e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9222e

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, #100304 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9222e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787374 is the less saturated color, while #e40717 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9222e 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
  • #6c4b4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786f4b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #896a2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb2f2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #955340 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0502c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca2a2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population