#a52a2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a52a2a (also known as Brown, Red brown, Auburn) is composed of 64.7% red, 16.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 74.5% magenta, 74.5% yellow and 35.3% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 59.4% and a lightness of 40.6%. #a52a2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5454 with #4b0000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 65
    • G 16
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 75
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#a52a2a color description : Dark red.

#a52a2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a52a2a has RGB values of R:165, G:42, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.75, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 10824234.

Hex triplet a52a2a #a52a2a
RGB Decimal 165, 42, 42 rgb(165,42,42)
RGB Percent 64.7, 16.5, 16.5 rgb(64.7%,16.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 75, 75, 35
HSL 0°, 59.4, 40.6 hsl(0,59.4%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 74.5, 64.7
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.525, 49.689, 30.54
XYZ 16.764, 9.824, 3.204
xyY 0.563, 0.33, 9.824
CIE-LCH 37.525, 58.323, 31.576
CIE-LUV 37.525, 91.764, 19.795
Hunter-Lab 31.344, 40.616, 15.88
Binary 10100101, 00101010, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a52a2a

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Alternatives to #a52a2a

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#a52a2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a52a2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a52a2a;}
.background {background-color:#a52a2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #a52a2a;}

Shades and Tints of #a52a2a

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, #090202 is the darkest color, while #fdf8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a52a2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6262 is the less saturated color, while #cd0202 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a52a2a 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #604848 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #686042 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #775c2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a93436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e4c39 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #874a2b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #a83032 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population