#dc231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #dc231a is composed of 86.3% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 84.1% magenta, 88.2% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 48.2%. #dc231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #b90000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 86
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 84
    • Y 88
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#dc231a color description : Vivid red.

#dc231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #dc231a has RGB values of R:220, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.84, Y:0.88, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 14426906.

Hex triplet dc231a #dc231a
RGB Decimal 220, 35, 26 rgb(220,35,26)
RGB Percent 86.3, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(86.3%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 84, 88, 14
HSL 2.8°, 78.9, 48.2 hsl(2.8,78.9%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.8°, 88.2, 86.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 47.619, 67.36, 52.349
XYZ 30.304, 16.496, 2.566
xyY 0.614, 0.334, 16.496
CIE-LCH 47.619, 85.31, 37.853
CIE-LUV 47.619, 140.413, 32.057
Hunter-Lab 40.616, 62.106, 24.685
Binary 11011100, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #dc231a

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Alternatives to #dc231a

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#dc231a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #dc231a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#dc231a;}
.background {background-color:#dc231a;}
.border {border:1px solid #dc231a;}

Shades and Tints of #dc231a

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, #090201 is the darkest color, while #fef7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #dc231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7979 is the less saturated color, while #ef1207 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #dc231a 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #734e4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #857836 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #967200 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #dd2d2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a4592c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af5509 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #dd2925 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population