#ab242f - Mexican Red Hex Color Code

#AB242F (Mexican Red) - RGB 171, 36, 47 Color Information

#ab242f Conversion Table

HEX Triplet AB, 24, 2F
RGB Decimal 171, 36, 47
RGB Octal 253, 44, 57
RGB Percent 67.1%, 14.1%, 18.4%
RGB Binary 10101011, 100100, 101111
CMY 0.329, 0.859, 0.816
CMYK 0, 79, 73, 33

Percentages of Color #AB242F

R 67.1%
G 14.1%
B 18.4%
RGB Percentages of Color #ab242f
C 0%
M 79%
Y 73%
K 33%
CMYK Percentages of Color #ab242f

Color spaces of #AB242F Mexican Red - RGB(171, 36, 47)

HSV (or HSB) 355°, 79°, 67°
HSL 355°, 65°, 41°
Web Safe #993333
XYZ 17.939, 10.125, 3.698
CIE-Lab 38.066, 53.763, 28.447
xyY 0.565, 0.319, 10.125
Decimal 11215919

#ab242f Color Accessibility Scores (Mexican Red Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Mexican Red ↔ #ab242f Color Blindness Simulator

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#AB242F Color Combinations - Color Schemes with ab242f

#ab242f Analogous Colors

#ab242f Triadic Colors

#ab242f Split Complementary Colors

#ab242f Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #ab242f Color Variations

#ab242f Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #ab242f, darker shades are produced.)

#ab242f Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #ab242f can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Mexican Red (#ab242f)

#ab242f Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #ab242f
This sample text has a font color of #ab242f
#ab242f Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #ab242f
#ab242f CSS3 Linear Gradient
#ab242f Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #ab242f
#ab242f Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #ab242f
Sample text with glow color #ab242f
This sample text has a glow color of #ab242f
#ab242f Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #ab242f
Sample text with Underline Color #ab242f
This sample text has a underline color of #ab242f
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #ab242f of the current color.

#AB242F in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #ab242f
Java new Color(171, 36, 47);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 171, 36, 47);
Swift UIColor(red:171, green:36, blue:47, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:171 green:36 blue:47 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(171f, 36f, 47f);
Python Color('#ab242f')

#ab242f - RGB(171, 36, 47) - Mexican Red Color FAQ

What is the color code for Mexican Red?

Hex color code for Mexican Red color is #ab242f. RGB color code for mexican red color is rgb(171, 36, 47).

What is the RGB value of #ab242f?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #ab242f is rgb(171, 36, 47). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '171' indicates the intensity of the red component, '36' represents the green component's intensity, and '47' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #ab242f.

What is the RGB percentage of #ab242f?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #ab242f is detailed as follows: 67.1% Red, 14.1% Green, and 18.4% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 67.1% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 14.1% and 18.4% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #ab242f.

What does RGB 171,36,47 mean?

The RGB color 171, 36, 47 represents a dull and muted shade of Red. The websafe version of this color is hex 993333. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Mexican Red.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #ab242f?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #ab242f is composed of 0% Cyan, 79% Magenta, 73% Yellow, and 33% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 0% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 79% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 73% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 33% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #ab242f?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #ab242f has an HSL value of 355° (degrees) for Hue, 65% for Saturation, and 41% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 355° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 65% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 41% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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