#dc231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #dc231c is composed of 86.3% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 84.1% magenta, 87.3% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 2.2 degrees, a saturation of 77.4% and a lightness of 48.6%. #dc231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #b90000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 86
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 84
    • Y 87
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#dc231c color description : Vivid red.

#dc231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #dc231c has RGB values of R:220, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.84, Y:0.87, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 14426908.

Hex triplet dc231c #dc231c
RGB Decimal 220, 35, 28 rgb(220,35,28)
RGB Percent 86.3, 13.7, 11 rgb(86.3%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 84, 87, 14
HSL 2.2°, 77.4, 48.6 hsl(2.2,77.4%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.2°, 87.3, 86.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 47.631, 67.396, 51.476
XYZ 30.327, 16.505, 2.688
xyY 0.612, 0.333, 16.505
CIE-LCH 47.631, 84.806, 37.372
CIE-LUV 47.631, 140.163, 31.652
Hunter-Lab 40.627, 62.151, 24.517
Binary 11011100, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #dc231c

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Alternatives to #dc231c

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#dc231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #dc231c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#dc231c;}
.background {background-color:#dc231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #dc231c;}

Shades and Tints of #dc231c

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, #0b0201 is the darkest color, while #fef9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #dc231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7b7b is the less saturated color, while #ef1109 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #dc231c 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #744f4e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #857838 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #967200 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #dd2d2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a4592e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af550a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #dd2926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population