#cd242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #cd242a is composed of 80.4% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.4% magenta, 79.5% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 357.9 degrees, a saturation of 70.1% and a lightness of 47.3%. #cd242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #9b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 80
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 80
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#cd242a color description : Strong red.

#cd242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #cd242a has RGB values of R:205, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.8, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 13444138.

Hex triplet cd242a #cd242a
RGB Decimal 205, 36, 42 rgb(205,36,42)
RGB Percent 80.4, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(80.4%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 82, 80, 20
HSL 357.9°, 70.1, 47.3 hsl(357.9,70.1%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.9°, 82.4, 80.4
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.817, 63.374, 40.719
XYZ 26.227, 14.411, 3.591
xyY 0.593, 0.326, 14.411
CIE-LCH 44.817, 75.327, 32.721
CIE-LUV 44.817, 126.159, 25.621
Hunter-Lab 37.962, 56.886, 20.965
Binary 11001101, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #cd242a

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Alternatives to #cd242a

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#cd242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #cd242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#cd242a;}
.background {background-color:#cd242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #cd242a;}

Shades and Tints of #cd242a

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, #050101 is the darkest color, while #fdf3f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #cd242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7777 is the less saturated color, while #e90810 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #cd242a 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
  • #6f4d4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c7146 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d6c27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cf3030 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99553c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a45228 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ce2b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population