#c52a2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c52a2a is composed of 77.3% red, 16.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.7% magenta, 78.7% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 46.9%. #c52a2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5454 with #8b0000. 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

#c52a2a color description : Strong red.

#c52a2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c52a2a has RGB values of R:197, G:42, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.79, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12921386.

Hex triplet c52a2a #c52a2a
RGB Decimal 197, 42, 42 rgb(197,42,42)
RGB Percent 77.3, 16.5, 16.5 rgb(77.3%,16.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 79, 79, 23
HSL 0°, 64.9, 46.9 hsl(0,64.9%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 78.7, 77.3
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.794, 59.489, 39.165
XYZ 24.273, 13.696, 3.556
xyY 0.585, 0.33, 13.696
CIE-LCH 43.794, 71.224, 33.359
CIE-LUV 43.794, 117.315, 25.308
Hunter-Lab 37.009, 52.309, 20.209
Binary 11000101, 00101010, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c52a2a

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Alternatives to #c52a2a

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#c52a2a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c52a2a;}
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Shades and Tints of #c52a2a

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fcf2f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c52a2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7474 is the less saturated color, while #ea0505 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c52a2a 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
  • #796f45 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a28 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c83436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94563b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f5229 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c63031 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population