#c42a2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42a2a is composed of 76.9% red, 16.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.6% magenta, 78.6% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 46.7%. #c42a2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5454 with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 16
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 79
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42a2a color description : Strong red.

#c42a2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42a2a has RGB values of R:196, G:42, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.79, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12855850.

Hex triplet c42a2a #c42a2a
RGB Decimal 196, 42, 42 rgb(196,42,42)
RGB Percent 76.9, 16.5, 16.5 rgb(76.9%,16.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 79, 79, 23
HSL 0°, 64.7, 46.7 hsl(0,64.7%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 78.6, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.598, 59.195, 38.9
XYZ 24.012, 13.562, 3.544
xyY 0.584, 0.33, 13.562
CIE-LCH 43.598, 70.832, 33.311
CIE-LUV 43.598, 116.531, 25.138
Hunter-Lab 36.826, 51.942, 20.073
Binary 11000100, 00101010, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c42a2a

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Alternatives to #c42a2a

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#c42a2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42a2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42a2a;}
.background {background-color:#c42a2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c42a2a;}

Shades and Tints of #c42a2a

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fcf1f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42a2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7373 is the less saturated color, while #e90505 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42a2a 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
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e4f4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786e45 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #896928 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c73436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94553b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e5229 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c53031 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population