#c9272d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9272d is composed of 78.8% red, 15.3% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.6% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 67.5% and a lightness of 47.1%. #c9272d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e5a with #930000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 79
    • G 15
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9272d color description : Strong red.

#c9272d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9272d has RGB values of R:201, G:39, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13182765.

Hex triplet c9272d #c9272d
RGB Decimal 201, 39, 45 rgb(201,39,45)
RGB Percent 78.8, 15.3, 17.6 rgb(78.8%,15.3%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 78, 21
HSL 357.8°, 67.5, 47.1 hsl(357.8,67.5%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 80.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.321, 61.582, 38.271
XYZ 25.288, 14.061, 3.865
xyY 0.585, 0.325, 14.061
CIE-LCH 44.321, 72.505, 31.86
CIE-LUV 44.321, 121.201, 24.406
Hunter-Lab 37.498, 54.754, 20.138
Binary 11001001, 00100111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c9272d

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Alternatives to #c9272d

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#c9272d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9272d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9272d;}
.background {background-color:#c9272d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9272d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9272d

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fdf2f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9272d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f7171 is the less saturated color, while #ee020b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9272d 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
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f4e4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a7049 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b6b2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cb3233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96553f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1522b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ca2e31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population