#c9252d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9252d is composed of 78.8% red, 14.5% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.6% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.1 degrees, a saturation of 68.9% and a lightness of 46.7%. #c9252d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a5a with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 79
    • G 15
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9252d color description : Strong red.

#c9252d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9252d has RGB values of R:201, G:37, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13182253.

Hex triplet c9252d #c9252d
RGB Decimal 201, 37, 45 rgb(201,37,45)
RGB Percent 78.8, 14.5, 17.6 rgb(78.8%,14.5%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 82, 78, 21
HSL 357.1°, 68.9, 46.7 hsl(357.1,68.9%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.1°, 81.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.137, 62.101, 38.076
XYZ 25.224, 13.933, 3.844
xyY 0.587, 0.324, 13.933
CIE-LCH 44.137, 72.845, 31.514
CIE-LUV 44.137, 122.052, 24.057
Hunter-Lab 37.327, 55.299, 20.024
Binary 11001001, 00100101, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c9252d

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Alternatives to #c9252d

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#c9252d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9252d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9252d;}
.background {background-color:#c9252d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9252d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9252d

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9252d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #806e6f is the less saturated color, while #ee000c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9252d 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e4d4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #797049 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb3131 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96543f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1512b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca2c30 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population