#c42e2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c42e2c is composed of 76.9% red, 18% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 0.8 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 47.1%. #c42e2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5c58 with #890000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 77
    • G 18
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 77
    • Y 78
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#c42e2c color description : Strong red.

#c42e2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c42e2c has RGB values of R:196, G:46, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.77, Y:0.78, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12856876.

Hex triplet c42e2c #c42e2c
RGB Decimal 196, 46, 44 rgb(196,46,44)
RGB Percent 76.9, 18, 17.3 rgb(76.9%,18%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 77, 78, 23
HSL 0.8°, 63.3, 47.1 hsl(0.8,63.3%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.8°, 77.6, 76.9
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.052, 58.048, 38.256
XYZ 24.198, 13.875, 3.787
xyY 0.578, 0.331, 13.875
CIE-LCH 44.052, 69.521, 33.387
CIE-LUV 44.052, 114.177, 25.261
Hunter-Lab 37.249, 50.774, 20.047
Binary 11000100, 00101110, 00101100

Color Schemes with #c42e2c

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Alternatives to #c42e2c

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#c42e2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c42e2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c42e2c;}
.background {background-color:#c42e2c;}
.border {border:1px solid #c42e2c;}

Shades and Tints of #c42e2c

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fcf3f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c42e2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7676 is the less saturated color, while #e90a07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c42e2c 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #705252 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #796f46 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7383a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94573d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f542b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c63435 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population