#c22222 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c22222 is composed of 76.1% red, 13.3% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 82.5% magenta, 82.5% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 70.2% and a lightness of 44.7%. #c22222 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4444 with #850000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 76
    • G 13
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 82
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#c22222 color description : Strong red.

#c22222 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c22222 has RGB values of R:194, G:34, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.82, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12722722.

Hex triplet c22222 #c22222
RGB Decimal 194, 34, 34 rgb(194,34,34)
RGB Percent 76.1, 13.3, 13.3 rgb(76.1%,13.3%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 82, 82, 24
HSL 0°, 70.2, 44.7 hsl(0,70.2%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 82.5, 76.1
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.356, 60.538, 41.907
XYZ 23.11, 12.732, 2.754
xyY 0.599, 0.33, 12.732
CIE-LCH 42.356, 73.628, 34.692
CIE-LUV 42.356, 119.985, 25.884
Hunter-Lab 35.682, 53.167, 20.401
Binary 11000010, 00100010, 00100010

Color Schemes with #c22222

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Alternatives to #c22222

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#c22222 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c22222

This text has a font color of #c22222.

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#c22222 background color

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#c22222 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c22222;}
.background {background-color:#c22222;}
.border {border:1px solid #c22222;}

Shades and Tints of #c22222

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, #0a0202 is the darkest color, while #fef9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c22222

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737171 is the less saturated color, while #dc0808 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c22222 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #684848 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766c3d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #86661e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c52d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #915133 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c4d1f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c42929 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population