#cc231f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #cc231f is composed of 80% red, 13.7% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.8% magenta, 84.8% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 1.4 degrees, a saturation of 73.6% and a lightness of 46.1%. #cc231f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463e with #990000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 80
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 85
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#cc231f color description : Strong red.

#cc231f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #cc231f has RGB values of R:204, G:35, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.85, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 13378335.

Hex triplet cc231f #cc231f
RGB Decimal 204, 35, 31 rgb(204,35,31)
RGB Percent 80, 13.7, 12.2 rgb(80%,13.7%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 83, 85, 20
HSL 1.4°, 73.6, 46.1 hsl(1.4,73.6%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.4°, 84.8, 80
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.435, 63.04, 46.094
XYZ 25.752, 14.142, 2.67
xyY 0.605, 0.332, 14.142
CIE-LCH 44.435, 78.095, 36.174
CIE-LUV 44.435, 127.708, 28.467
Hunter-Lab 37.605, 56.424, 22.114
Binary 11001100, 00100011, 00011111

Color Schemes with #cc231f

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Alternatives to #cc231f

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#cc231f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #cc231f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#cc231f;}
.background {background-color:#cc231f;}
.border {border:1px solid #cc231f;}

Shades and Tints of #cc231f

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, #110303 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #cc231f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7170 is the less saturated color, while #e70904 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #cc231f 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
  • #6d4b4a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c703a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c6b17 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ce2e2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #995430 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a3511a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cd2a28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population